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Bipartisan PROTECT Act Aims to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities
- U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tina Smith have jointly introduced the bipartisan PROTECT Act in Washington, D.C., targeting drug trafficking within tribal communities.
- The act responds to tribal leaders' concerns that current jurisdictional gaps let non-Native traffickers avoid prosecution on tribal lands.
- It expands Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction, allowing tribes to prosecute non-Native offenders and execute electronic warrants to better fight drug crimes.
- Senator Daines prioritized efforts to fight fentanyl and uphold tribal sovereignty, while Representative Zinke expressed deep concern over the severe impact this epidemic has had on communities.
- The legislation has broad support from tribal and state leaders and aims to enhance sovereignty, improve public safety, and reduce drug-related harm in Native communities.
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Bipartisan PROTECT Act aims to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Steve Daines recently announced the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today – PROTECT – Act aimed at combating drug trafficking in tribal communities. According to a release, drug traffickers exploit prosecutorial loopholes, including the fact that tribal courts do not have jurisdiction over non-Native American offenders who traffic illeg…
New bill aims to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities
BILLINGS, Mont. – Political leaders from Montana and Washington have introduced a new bill to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities. The PROTECT Act, announced by Senator Daines, Representative Zinke, and others, aims to expand tribal jurisdictions to prosecute non-native…
Daines, Zinke Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) teamed up with Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) to introduce the bipartisan PROTECT Act, aimed at tackling drug trafficking in tribal communities across the country, including Montana. The bill—Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today… Source
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