January 28 2025.
WINDOW. ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the Navajo Nation on tribal radio station regarding concerns brought to him by Navajo citizens about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He said his office has received reports that Navajos have had “negative, and sometimes traumatizing, experiences with federal agents targeting undocumented immigrants in the Southwest.”
The Navajo Nation is reporting at least 15 tribal members in Arizona have been wrongfully detained and questioned during the immigration sweeps according to a news report from Arizona's Family.
The Office of the of the Tribal President is in contact with the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, state offices, and U.S. Senate and House representatives.
He advised Navajos to carry state-issued identification, such as a driver’s license, other picture identification, or their Certificate of Indian blood, known as a CIB. “It’s best to be prepared,” he said. “Having your state ID is crucial, and if you possess a CIB, it can provide an additional layer of reassurance.”
Tribal Members with concerns or questions can call 855-435-7672 or 855-HELP-ORB or visit Operationrainbowbridge.com.
While your "Outrage" may be warranted, at the same time don't profile ICE Agents. The majority of them are most likely just like many First Nations Citizens working for their tribe, they need a job and may be pressured to perform with the goal of making their supervisor look good for his boss.