Pascal Sabino (Bolts) has published an extensive and in-depth profile of challenges facing Native groups in North Dakota and elsewhere as they seek fair representation and equal access to the vote. Among the issues highlighted are the impact of:

• A recent decision by a federal appeals court declaring that only the federal government can sue over violations of the Voting Rights Act, and
• Reduced funding as donors and foundations have been “spooked” by “[f]ederal threats to criminalize foundations and nonprofits that focus on helping marginalized groups.”