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crime-and-drugs1 year ago

Mexican Cartels Targeting Native Americans in Montana, Flooding the State with Fentanyl and Meth

Mexican cartels have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth by targeting Native American reservations, taking advantage of limited law enforcement and the high demand for drugs in remote areas. The cartels initially target Native Americans, turning them into addicts by giving away an initial supply of drugs. The vast remoteness of Montana and legal loopholes on Native American land make it difficult for law enforcement to combat the trafficking. The overdose death rate among Native Americans in Montana is more than twice that of white residents, and some tribes have formed vigilante groups to fight back against the surge in violent crime and drug trafficking.

via New York Post |
#crime-and-drugs#fentanyl#meth
crime1 year ago

Mexican Cartels Targeting Montana: The Prey-Predator Situation

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly targeting remote areas of the U.S., such as Montana, due to the high profits from selling drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced pills. The rise of fentanyl has led to a surge in drug-related crime and overdoses, particularly on Native American reservations, where cartel associates have formed relationships with Indigenous women and lured Native Americans into becoming dealers. Law enforcement struggles to police the vast and remote areas of Montana, and the reservations suffer from high rates of drug addiction and low numbers of law enforcement. Despite some successful busts, the drug crisis continues to ravage these communities, leading to calls for more support and resources from the government.

via Yahoo News|
#crime#drug-trafficking#fentanyl-epidemic
politics2 years ago

Rupert Murdoch's Ex-Wife Offered Cabinet Position by Trump Amid Succession Drama

Former US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife Jerry Hall the position of head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, but she declined. Hall had previously asked Trump to reroute the Dakota Access Pipeline away from Native American reservations. Despite being married to Murdoch at the time, Hall was vocal about her dislike for Trump. The couple later split via email in 2022.

via OK!|
#bureau-of-indian-affairs#donald-trump#jerry-hall
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court weighs Navajo Nation's water rights in Colorado River dispute.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a case revolving around whether the U.S. government is obligated to fulfill Native American reservations’ water needs. The Navajo Nation argues that an 1868 treaty guarantees their agricultural needs, which includes water rights. The U.S. argued that treaty obligations did not include an obligation to develop specific water infrastructure. The case also involves the allocation of rights to the Colorado River between the seven states in the river’s basin. The stakes are particularly high for Indigenous people in the region, considering the ongoing drought in the western U.S.

via The Hill|
#native-american-reservations#navajo-nation#politics