President Trump, Establishing Task Force, Alaska 2020
Crime Plagues Alaska Native Communities, President Trump Takes Action
Alaska - In a move to address the high rates of violence affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities, President Trump has established a Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
According to Attorney General William P. Barr, American Indian and Alaska Native people suffer from unacceptable and disproportionately high levels of violence, which can have lasting impacts on families and communities.
Native American women face particularly high rates of violence, with at least half suffering sexual or intimate-partner violence in their lifetime. Too many of these families have experienced the loss of loved ones who went missing or were murdered.
President Trump's move to establish the task force will enable the federal, state, and tribal law enforcement response to these continuing problems to be strengthened.
While the task force is a positive step, the root causes of the violence must also be addressed. This includes the need for increased funding for law enforcement initiatives and community programs aimed at preventing violence.
As the task force begins its work, it is essential that it prioritizes the needs of the communities it serves and works collaboratively with state and tribal authorities to develop effective solutions.
President Trump's establishment of the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives is a critical step towards addressing the violence that plagues Alaska Native communities.
With this task force, we can work towards a future where American Indian and Alaska Native families are safer and more secure.
Defendant: President Donald Trump
Crime: Establishing Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives
City and State: Washington D.C. (action taken, not a crime location)
Exact Date: July 11, 2020
Sentence or Outcome: Task force established
Dollar Amounts: None
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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