1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

The recent pardon of Devon Archer, convicted for his role in defrauding the Oglala Sioux Tribe's business arm out of $60 million, is highly concerning. This egregious financial crime targeted a tribe already facing systemic economic challenges. Pardoning such blatant exploitation undermines principles of justice and accountability. It is crucial that consequences for these actions are upheld to deter future fraudulent schemes that exploit Indigenous communities. I urge you to voice opposition to this pardon and take steps to ensure stringent penalties for those who engage in defrauding tribal enterprises. Protecting tribes from predatory financial practices should be a top priority.