There are existing state and federal laws on trafficking and I see nothing in the article to warrant blaming the present administration other than a complaint some funding of studies is delayed. Laws and judicial punishments are in place so why is it said Native American females are not being protected? State cops and the FBI are available, why is it said they aren’t helping?
The mish-mash of Federal, State, Tribal, and local jurisdictions in that area is a complication for law enforcement and prosecutors. It’s hard to see how a study would help anyone but the recipients of the grant money.
State cops have no jurisdiction over tribal incidents that happen on tribal lands.