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The Trump administration has removed a foundational report on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) from federal government websites. The action, part of a broader effort to eliminate materials related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), has drawn sharp criticism from tribal leaders and advocates who see it as a major setback.
The document at the center of the controversy is the final report from the Not Invisible Act Commission, a cross-jurisdictional advisory committee created to address the MMIP epidemic. According to reporting from ICT News, the report was the culmination of extensive hearings and testimony, detailing systemic failures in how federal agencies handle cases of missing persons, murder, and human trafficking involving Native Americans. It provided Congress with specific recommendations for improving data collection, inter-agency coordination, and support for victims' families.
The removal was justified by the administration as part of a government-wide purge of content deemed to be related to DEI. AZ Luminaria confirmed the report was targeted under this new policy. The document, which directly addresses the jurisdictional and systemic inequities faced by Indigenous communities, was caught in this ideological sweep, effectively erasing a critical resource from public and official access. While the report may still be found through archives, its removal from active government sites signals its official disavowal.
Reaction from Indigenous advocates and lawmakers has been swift and condemnatory. Many have described the action as a "slap in the face," arguing that it disrespects the victims, their families, and the tribal experts who contributed countless hours to its creation. Critics argue that classifying a public safety report as DEI content fundamentally misrepresents its purpose. The move to erase the commission's findings from federal platforms is viewed as an attempt to dismantle years of progress in bringing federal attention to the violence disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.
The delisting of the Not Invisible Act Commission’s report raises serious concerns about the federal government's commitment to implementing its recommendations and addressing the ongoing MMIP crisis.
