President Biden plans to sign an executive order on Monday directing multiple federal agencies to create a “comprehensive strategy” aimed at improving safety and justice for Native Americans.
will sign an executive order on Monday directing multiple federal agencies to create a"comprehensive strategy" aimed at improving safety and justice for Native Americans.
The executive order also tasks the departments of Justice, Interior and Homeland Security with addressing law enforcement issues in tribal nations and directs the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan focused on"prevention and survivor support initiatives.
The Department of Interior has also put a moratorium in place, which bans new state mineral leases within 10 miles of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, which is in New Mexico. The senior administration official said the executive order comes as part of Biden's efforts to restore the relationship between the United States and federally recognized tribes.
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