General Discussion

I find it telling that Noem, from South Dakota (where the majority white state governmental entities generally see indigenous people's rights at the same level as wildlife and park lands, not "citizens" ), didn't consider the potential for AIM stepping in as opposition to ICE terrorism.

The CBP down here in San Diego have actively worked with the local tribes to ensure they won't interfere with each other, as at least around here, the Kumayay and to some degree the Pima have a significant influence in real estate development and some of the economic tourism efforts in the county.
They own - and rent out for a nice profit - a significant amount of back county property used for ranches, orchards, historical sites/resorts, and gemstone mining, and own quite a few lots in the city itself that are generally rented to immigrant and native businesses and housing.
The tribes down here might not have a seat on the city council or board of supervisors, but they certainly have the ears of them - which does flow up to the State and Federal representatives.