Violence Against Women Act Passed by House

This story was filed on March 3, 2013

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization passed the U.S. House by a vote of 286 to 138 on February 28. The vote is a huge victory for Indian Country, as the bill’s provisions allow tribal courts to prosecute non-Native …read more

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