Native American Tribes Report ICE Harassment Nationwide

Recent reports indicate heightened tensions between Native American communities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, which has caused anxiety among tribal members. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren highlighted that members have encountered distressing interactions with ICE agents, leading to a call for individuals to carry proof of citizenship. Concurrently, a group of Democratic lawmakers has condemned these actions as unconstitutional, asserting that questioning the citizenship of Native Americans, who have been citizens since the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, constitutes racial profiling and harassment. Specific incidents have been reported in New Mexico and Arizona, where at least 15 Indigenous individuals were reportedly stopped by federal agents. Lawmakers are demanding immediate action from President Trump to prevent further harassment and to uphold the rights of Native communities. The situation reflects broader concerns about the implications of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies on vulnerable populations.