Oneida Nation Cancels ICE Contracts Amid Backlash

Oneida Nation officials apologized after discovering their subsidiary had signed over $6 million in contracts with ICE without their knowledge, leading to backlash from tribal members who felt the deals conflicted with their values. The tribe is working to cancel the contracts, and officials emphasized the contracts do not reflect the tribe's principles, with some members criticizing the agreements due to ICE's controversial actions against Indigenous people. The tribe has taken steps to clarify its stance and prevent future misalignments.