Washington, D.C. – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is stepping up its efforts to combat the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) by joining forces with federal agencies and Native American communities. Today, May 5th, marks National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and renewing commitments to address this ongoing tragedy.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, ‘There is still so much more to do in the face of persistently high levels of violence that Tribal communities have endured for generations.’ The Justice Department is calling on all its branches to intensify their work with indigenous communities, seeking safety and justice for those affected.
In Montana, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich highlighted the disproportionate rates of violence against Indigenous women and children, affirming the commitment to find missing individuals, hold accountable those responsible, and pursue justice through collaborative efforts with federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement.
The FBI’s Director Christopher Wray vowed unwavering support for indigenous communities, emphasizing prioritization of investigations into crimes impacting Native American communities. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram underlined the agency’s dedication to protecting communities from deadly drugs such as fentanyl.
Launched last July, the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program places dedicated personnel in five regions across the United States to aid in prevention and response. This program is a direct result of the Justice Department’s commitment to Executive Order 14053 on improving public safety and criminal justice for Native Americans.
The DOJ’s proactive stance comes as indigenous communities continue to face alarming rates of violence, with the MMIP Regional Outreach Program serving as a crucial tool in combating this crisis. The dedication of federal resources and partnerships with tribal leadership demonstrates a concerted effort to reduce violence and improve public safety for all Indigenous persons across America.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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