Indigenous individuals file lawsuit against Arizona over sober living scam
Indigenous individuals have filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona, alleging they were victims of a "sober living scam." According to Indian Country Today, the lawsuit claims that Native Americans were subjected to unsafe, unregulated conditions in the state's sober living facilities. The plaintiffs are seeking justice and accountability for the treatment they received. Advocates argue that this case highlights broader concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable Native populations in Arizona.
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