1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am deeply concerned about the recent removal of the congressionally mandated Not One More Report from the Department of Justice's website. This critical document, required by The Not Invisible Act of 2020, is essential for addressing the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people in our country. The report's removal, ostensibly to comply with an executive order against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, is a grave mischaracterization of its purpose and importance. This is not a matter of DEI, but a fulfillment of our government's trust and treaty obligations to tribal communities. The report, compiled from over 250 testimonies from tribal members, provides crucial recommendations for combating this crisis. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Lisa Murkowski, who worked tirelessly to pass The Not Invisible Act, have rightly expressed their outrage at this action. Their efforts, and those of countless tribal members who shared their experiences, are being disregarded. The White House's justification that the report was removed to comply with an executive order on "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism" is both puzzling and concerning. This rationale fails to recognize the unique political status of tribal members and the federal government's responsibilities to these communities. I urge you to take immediate action to restore the Not One More Report to the Department of Justice's website. Furthermore, I ask that you work to ensure the report's recommendations are implemented and that legislation inspired by these findings continues to move forward. The safety and well-being of Indigenous people should not be compromised by misguided policy interpretations. This is a matter of life and death for many in tribal communities. We cannot allow bureaucratic misunderstandings to hinder progress on such a critical issue. Please act swiftly to reinstate this report and reaffirm our commitment to addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.