Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Expanding Tribal Courts' Access to Electronic Evidence

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the bipartisan Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act, which would grant Tribal courts greater access to electronic evidence, such as emails and social media messages, for criminal investigations. The legislation, led by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), aims to address the high rates of violence in Tribal communities by providing essential tools for Tribal law enforcement. The bill now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives.