Lawyer highlights Deb Haaland's work for the rights of indigenous peoples | Video | CNN

"Congresswoman Haaland has had the opportunity to demonstrate her vision for the new relationship that should govern between the federal government and indigenous nations" in the US, says immigration attorney Leonardo Crippa.

In an interview with CNN, Crippa spoke about the work of New Mexico Democratic Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who was confirmed Monday by the US Senate as Secretary of the Interior.

In this way, Haaland became the first indigenous woman to hold a cabinet position in the United States.