The Justice Department just released this announcement today, a statement regarding a new justice initiative in Indian Country:

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli will address the National Congress of American Indians during the First General Assembly of their 2009 Mid-Year Conference on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 A.M. ET in Niagara Falls, N.Y. In his remarks, Perrelli will announce a new major Justice Department initiative to increase engagement, coordination and action on tribal justice in Indian Country.

WHO: Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli

WHAT: Announcement of a new major initiative on tribal justice

WHEN: MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009

10:00 A.M. ET

WHERE: The Conference Center Niagara Falls

101 Old Falls Street

Niagara Falls, N.Y.

NOTE: The First General Assembly will begin at 8:00 A.M. ET, and Associate Attorney General Perrelli is scheduled to deliver remarks at 10:00 A.M. ET. Perrelli will be available for media interviews immediately following his remarks. Contact Melissa Schwartz at (202) 305-5625 to schedule interviews or for press inquiries regarding logistics.

Jodi Rave

Associate Attorney General Tom Perelli