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The U.S. Supreme Court continues to upend the voting rights landscape amid a crucial election cycle that already has tribes and their advocates worried about their power at the polls.
A voting rights decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is raising alarms among Native advocates and politicians.
The largest Native organization in Alaska is raising concerns about a controversial bill that requires voters to prove they are citizens of the United States/
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Voting rights advocates say a bill to overhaul elections could disenfranchise millions of Americans, including Native voters.
The U.S. Postal Service just implemented a seemingly minor rule that is worrying Native voting rights advocates.
With fewer Native people turning out to the polls, tribal advocates are looking for ways to re-energize the vote in Indian Country.
Supreme Court rejects Indian law cases amid U.S. government shutdown (October 6, 2025)
As the shutdown of the federal government enters its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business. 
“We will not let the state drag us backwards or silence our people,” said Fort Belknap Indian Community President Jeffrey Stiffarm.
An illegal voting case highlights lingering confusion over rights extended to citizens of American Samoa, a territory of the United States.
An illegal voting case highlights lingering confusion over rights extended to citizens of American Samoa, a territory of the United States.
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers tout legislative successes (March 18, 2025)
Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say they have been able to advance priority bills in the state legislature. 
Republicans set to take control as 119th Congress meets for first time (January 2, 2025)
The 119th Congress is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, with both chambers of the legislative branch of the U.S. government coming under Republican control. 
Cronkite News: Native youth lead ride to the polls on Election Day (November 6, 2024)
Arizona was one of the last states to allow voting rights for Native people. 
Cronkite News: Voters on Navajo Nation encounter problems on Election Day (November 6, 2024)
There has been a history of voting complications within Native communities in Arizona, and 2024 was no different. 
Source New Mexico: Native voter battles state over ballot disenfranchisement (November 4, 2024)
When Virgil Dixon tried to register to vote in his birthplace state of New Mexico, the Navajo veteran was denied and had to go to court. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation gets out the Native vote (October 28, 2024)
Voting is one of the most powerful ways tribal citizens can make their voices heard, whether in tribal, local, state, or federal elections. 
Native America Calling: Ways to improve rural Native voting access (October 23, 2024)
With less than two weeks before the November 2024 election, join Native America Calling to discuss progress — and continuing hurdles — for Native voters. 
Both presidential campaigns are pouring resources into Arizona, a swing state where Native voters could make a substantial difference in the outcome of the election.
The tribally-owned Char-Koosta News released audio that confirms what Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said about Native people being “drunk at 8am.” And there’s more.
Cronkite News: Native people continue to face obstacles at the polls (October 7, 2024)
Ahead of the 2024 election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to register Native voters and address challenges in getting to the polls. 
Montana Free Press: Native voters sue over access to polls (October 2, 2024)
Citizens of the Fort Peck Tribes are seeking satellite voting locations on the reservation, arguing that Native voters have poor access to the polls. 
Arizona Mirror: Native voters continue to face obstacles at the polls (September 3, 2024)
Native voters must provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering in Arizona — with tribal enrollment offering one avenue for overcoming the state’s new requirement. 
Cronkite News: Undocumented migrants seek voice in elections (August 8, 2024)
Migrant communities have much on the line in the 2024 elections — even if many cannot cast a ballot due to citizenship status. 
Native voting rights advocates continue to fight efforts to restrict access to polling places. Join Native America Calling for the latest.
Cronkite News: Indian citizenship law hits century milestone (June 8, 2024)
June 2 marked one century since then-President Calvin Coolidge signed a law granting U.S. citizenship to Native people. 
Cronkite News: National Congress of American Indians lays out policy agenda (February 13, 2024)
Tribal nations are seeing themselves represented more than ever before, but they still need to make their voices heard at the ballot box, the leader of the National Congress of American Indians said. 
Native America Calling: Native voting access (December 20, 2023)
Tribes are facing new challenges as they seek to protect Native voter access at the polls.
Few states make the grade when it comes to tribal inclusion in voting maps (October 12, 2023)
Tribes must be included “from the very beginning” of the redistricting process in order to ensure American Indian and Alaska Native voices are heard at the polls. 
Laphonza Butler, the president of the well-known EMILY’s List voting group, will serve out the remainder of the U.S. Senate term of the late Dianne Feinstein.
Cronkite News: Judge won’t stop groups from watching ballot boxes (November 2, 2022)
Some places are trying to make it easier to vote. But intimidation tactics are sprouting up. 
Native America Calling: New challenges for Native voters (September 1, 2022)
Join the conversation on Native America Calling to get a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native people at the polls. 
Montana Free Press: Native voters battle ballot restrictions in court (August 16, 2022)
A Native voting rights lawsuit led by Western Native Voice and four tribal governments is underway in Montana. 
Secretary Haaland: Native voters poised to make a difference (July 22, 2022)
Participating in governing is a time honored and sacred tradition in our Indigenous communities. 
The Native American Rights Fund has announced the selection of Matthew Campbell as deputy director.
Native America Calling: Native voters face new hurdles (February 28, 2022)
Wisconsin is the latest state to pass a slate of new voting laws that put up barriers for many voters, including Native ones. 
Montana Free Press: Western Native Voice takes up voting rights (February 17, 2022)
Digital kiosks and legal arguments are one Native nonprofit’s answer to Montana’s new election laws. 
Sen. Ben Ray Luján hospitalized after suffering stroke (February 2, 2022)
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico), a key member of Congress who serves on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. 
Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses White House Tribal Nations Summit (November 15, 2021)
“We are committed to working together to make tribal communities safer. We are committed to honoring and strengthening our nation-to-nation relationship,” the leader of the Department of Justice said. 
Aaron Payment / National Congress of American Indians (October 27, 2021)
Aaron Payment of the National Congress of American Indians testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on October 27, 2021.
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