Entries by Jennifer Fairbanks

Trump Rolls Back Biden Order Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty

Move is “a huge setback for federal-tribal relations” New York, NY — President Trump revoked an executive order signed by former President Joe Biden directing federal agencies to strengthen tribal sovereignty and address how the agencies carry out their duty to consult with Tribal nations. The following statement from Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of […]

Welcome home, Leonard

In one of the last acts of his presidency, President Biden freed Leonard Peltier — a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the longest serving Native political prisoner in U.S. history. And today, February 18, 2025, Leonard was was released from federal prison.This is thanks in no small part to our collective […]

Trump Questions Native Peoples’ Birthright Citizenship

Actions are “Unconstitutional” and “A Continued Attack on Sovereign Nations” The Trump administration has challenged the birthright citizenship of Native peoples in Court. The following statement is from Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance and NOA Action Fund: The actions by the Trump administration to challenge the birthright citizenship of Native Americans […]