I want to commend the Window Rock District Court for its decision to dismiss the subpoena lawsuit filed against me by Speaker Curley.
I have remained silent on this matter because I respect the independence of our courts and do not want to interfere in their deliberation process. That is why the Navajo people have not heard from me on this issue—until today.
Now that the matter has been resolved, I am releasing our legal pleading to the public so that our people can read it for themselves and understand the facts directly.
This was never truly about my presence at Council nor my report – rather it has simply been a game of politics. It has been a political distraction, aimed at undermining the Executive Branch and diverting attention from the work our people elected me to do.
Words like “subpoena” have been repeatedly and loosely used, creating unnecessary confusion, discord, and even fear among our Navajo people. I have had people come to me genuinely afraid that I would go to jail simply because they heard the word “subpoena.” The fact is, I have known that this “subpoena” was invalid.
I will continue to do what’s best for our people and will attend Council meetings in accordance with my schedule and consistent with my powers in Title II of the Navajo Nation Code. We must continue to focus our energy on what truly matters: improving our roads and public safety, quality housing, finalizing the Nation’s budget, securing our water rights, expanding broadband and infrastructure access.
I ask all branches of government to join me in working for the future of our Nation.
Ahéhee’ – Navajo Nation President Nygren
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