Arizona has approved 'Emily's Law', enabling an alert system for missing Indigenous individuals under 65 years old. This legislation came after the heartbreaking case of 14-year-old Emily Pike, whose disappearance and subsequent death highlighted the crisis faced by Indigenous communities regarding disproportionately high rates of disappearances. With unanimous support from lawmakers and signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, the law aims to ensure timely responses to missing person cases, a necessity emphasized by Pike's case, where authorities delayed action.
The bill named "Emily's Law" will facilitate emergency alerts for missing Indigenous persons under 65, highlighting a tragic case that has impacted the community.
Arizona's legislation followed the tragic case of Emily Pike, emphasizing the need for an alert system for Indigenous women and girls amid a national crisis.
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