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Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia was extended by one month today, her lawyer told the Associated Press.

Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Is Extended 

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that the prospect of Republicans imposing a national abortion ban is “possible” if Roe v. Wade gets overturned this summer.

Mitch McConnell Says Nationwide Abortion Ban Is “Possible”

Initially introduced as a resolution to mark the May 5 birthday of Hanna Harris, a 21-year-old woman from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe who was murdered in 2013, President Joe Biden formally issued a proclamation commemorating May 5 as the first Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in May of 2021.

Today Is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

People who are incarcerated in Bolivia will have a chance to get out earlier by reading books.

Bolivia Introduces Literacy Program Aimed at Helping Incarcerated Individuals Attain Earlier Release

Beginning in the fall, University of California schools will cover tuition and fees for state residents who are members of federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Is Extended

The WNBA star’s lawyer also said that the short length of the extension might indicate the case will go to trial soon.

Mitch McConnell Says Nationwide Abortion Ban Is “Possible”

“I don’t think it’s much of a secret where Senate Republicans stand on that issue,” McConnell told USA Today.

Today Is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

Yesterday, the president released a proclamation highlighting the day’s second national recognition, saying, “The Federal Government has an obligation to ensure that cases of missing or murdered persons are met with swift and effective action."

Bolivia Introduces Literacy Program Aimed at Helping Incarcerated Individuals Attain Earlier Release

According to Reuters, the program has been launched in 47 facilities and has more than 800 participants so far.

UC School System Will Offer Free Tuition for Many Native American Students

Starting this upcoming school year, University of California institutions will fully fund tuition and fees for the state’s Native American residents.