Message from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Rising fears of ICE raids have caused significant anxiety among Diné citizens in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and other border areas.
Although my office has only received a few unconfirmed reports, we have diligently followed up on those leads. We are designating the “Operation Rainbow Bridge” tip line to field calls for my office on this issue.
My administration has been working with other tribal leaders in the Southwest near the border who are more familiar with this issue. My office has also been in contact with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, state and federal Senate and House representatives, and the office of the governors for Arizona and New Mexico.
We are advising Navajos to carry state-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or other picture identification if available. Having your state ID is crucial, and if you possess a CIB, it can provide an additional layer of reassurance. If you do run into issues with federal immigration officials, reach out to our office through Operation Rainbow Bridge.
We encourage individuals to remain calm and assured that our collaborative efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement are ongoing to ensure community safety.
Tip line:
• Phone: 855-435-7672
• Website: Operationrainbowbridge.com
• Email: info@operationrainbowbridge.com
- Axios — Native American tribes say ICE harassing members amid raids
- CNN — Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being detained during immigration sweeps
- NBC — Trump immigration raids snag U.S. citizens, including Native Americans, raising racial profiling fears
- Newsweek — Trump Urged to Stop ICE ‘Harassment’ of Native American Citizens
- NPR — Fearing encounters with ICE, tribal leaders offer guidance to their members