President Trump, Task Force, Alaska 2020

State: Alaska
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/statement-attorney-general-william-p-barr-president-trumps-executive-order-establishing-task" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Native Americans Plagued by Violence

In a disturbing trend, American Indian and Alaska Native people continue to suffer from alarming levels of violence, with the consequences rippling through families and communities. According to statistics, Native American women are disproportionately affected, with a staggering half facing sexual or intimate-partner violence in their lifetime.

The grim reality is that too many families have been left reeling after losing loved ones who went missing or were brutally murdered. These heinous crimes have left a lasting impact on the lives of those affected, and it’s imperative that we take decisive action to address this crisis.

President Trump has taken a crucial step in combating this issue by establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. This bold move will enable the federal, state, and tribal law enforcement response to these ongoing problems to be strengthened.

Attorney General William P. Barr issued a statement in support of the President’s executive order, saying, ‘American Indian and Alaska Native people suffer from unacceptable and disproportionately high levels of violence, which can have lasting impacts on families and communities.’

Barr continued, ‘Native American women face particularly high rates of violence, with at least half suffering sexual or intimate-partner violence in their lifetime.’ He emphasized the importance of the Task Force in addressing this crisis, stating, ‘Too many of these families have experienced the loss of loved ones who went missing or were murdered.’

The establishment of this Task Force marks a significant step forward in the fight against violence in Native American communities. It’s a powerful statement of intent from President Trump and a testament to the Administration’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us.

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