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Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the 'sin' of a 150-year-old boarding school policy
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Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the 'sin' of a 150-year-old boarding school policy

  • By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK Associated Press

President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated children from their parents, calling it a "blot on American history" in his first visit to Indian Country. The president on Friday detailed how his policies have sought to support Native Americans with jobs and new infrastructure. Democrats hope Biden's visit to the Gila River Indian Community's reservation in Arizona will also provide a boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' turnout effort in a key battleground state. It's a chance for Biden to spotlight his and Harris' support for tribal nations, a group that historically has leaned toward Democrats.

US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy
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US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

  • By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press

U.S. border authorities have updated their policy for pursuing smugglers and those suspected of other crimes following an extensive review. Customs and Border Protection announced the policy changes Wednesday, just days after back-to-back crashes in southern New Mexico, including one that followed the shooting of a Border Patrol officer and another that turned deadly. The agency said the updated directive provides a framework for weighing the risks of a pursuit against the law enforcement benefit or need. In crafting the changes, the agency said it reviewed more than two dozen vehicle pursuit policies from various enforcement agencies across the U.S.