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There is “much more work necessary to right the wrongs done to these families,” said Efrén Olivares, SPLC Tucson’s deputy legal director of immigrant justice.

Emiene Wright March 8, 2021 11:48 am MST

The memo gives agencies 90 days to come up with a plan to work with tribes, calls on them to designate someone to work with tribal leaders, and requires yearly progress reports. Native American policy experts and Arizona lawmakers welcomed President Joe Biden’s order calling for stronger relations with tribal governments, with one saying it...

Sarah Oven January 29, 2021 11:04 am MST

Arizonans far and wide celebrated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration Wednesday.

Jessica Swarner January 20, 2021 3:53 pm MST

Native leaders said they were encouraged by Biden’s past “track record with Indian Country.” The federal government may not have a stellar track record when it comes to keeping promises with Native Americans, but tribal leaders in Arizona said they think President-elect Joe Biden could be the exception. Their hopes were reinforced last week when...

Calah Schlabach December 24, 2020 8:01 am MST

The location of the event was not publicly disclosed because of concerns about protesters. Arizona’s 11 Electoral College members cast their votes for Democrat Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris Monday, following state law that requires delegates from the party whose candidates received the most votes to back the winning candidate. The 11 electors...