After decades of federal assimilation policies, $15 million in American Rescue Plan funding is helping construct affordable housing on their reservation.
George Adams says he and his daughter Elile were targeted by Judge Ray Dodge for their advocacy of disenrolled Nooksack citizens. Now, they've reached a $35,000 settlement.
Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.
The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial.