Wall on Tribal Land Sparks Legal Battle | Tulsa News

Construction of a border wall in southern Arizona is sparking outrage among the Tohono Oodham Nation, whose ancestral lands and sacred sites are being invaded by federal contractors. Despite legal challenges and claims of trespassing, a federal judge has cleared the way for construction, citing federally owned land — but tribal leaders say contractors are still driving onto their territory, damaging cultural heritage and blocking tribal police. As part of a $46 billion border security push, Customs and Border Protection insists this stretch is vital to stop smuggling and migrant deaths, while tribes and environmentalists warn of irreversible harm to sacred grounds and indigenous rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06d960db81170f21