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politics-and-policy1 month ago•1 min saved

Tohono O'odham Nation Escalates Legal and Physical Resistance to Trump Border Wall

The Tohono O'odham Nation is actively opposing the Trump administration's plan to construct a 30-foot secondary border wall across their reservation and adjacent federal lands. The tribe has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and erected 'No Trespassing' signs after federal contractors, accompanied by armed Border Patrol agents, entered tribal land in August. While the government cites security needs and legal authority, tribal leaders argue the construction violates sovereignty and threatens sacred sites, including Quitobaquito Springs.

via The New York Times|

#border-wall #cbp #organ-pipe-cactus-national-monument

politics1 month ago

Federal Contractors Begin Arizona Border Wall Construction Amid Tohono O'odham Protests

The Trump administration has initiated construction of a border wall segment in southern Arizona, a move the Tohono O'odham Nation describes as illegal trespassing on sacred tribal land. While federal authorities argue the project closes a critical smuggling corridor, the tribe contends the action violates their sovereignty and desecrates cultural sites. A federal judge previously allowed the project to proceed within a federally owned buffer zone, but tribal officials are now pursuing further legal action to halt the work.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#arizona #border-wall #cbp

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Construction Begins on Arizona Border Wall Amid Tribal Dispute

The Trump administration has commenced construction of a border wall segment in southern Arizona, despite legal and physical objections from the Tohono O'odham Nation. While federal officials cite security needs, the tribe alleges trespassing on sacred lands, leading to a standoff involving masked agents and blocked tribal police.

via Fox News|

#arizona #border-wall #cbp

us-news1 month ago•79 min saved

Construction Begins on Arizona Border Wall Despite Tohono O’odham Objections

Contractors have begun constructing a border wall in Arizona over the objections of the Tohono O’odham Nation. This action follows a federal court decision that rejected the tribe’s request to halt construction on its lands.

via AP News|

#arizona #border-wall #federal-government

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Federal SWAT teams guard wall contractors on Tohono O’odham tribal land

Customs and Border Protection agents, including a SWAT team, entered the Tohono O’odham Nation early Tuesday to guard wall contractors performing pre-construction work. The tribe claims the federal presence prevents its police from issuing trespassing citations, while the administration asserts the project is legally authorized and necessary for security.

via KJZZ|

#arizona #border-wall #cbp

politics2 months ago•0 min saved

Judge Leon Rules 1907 Proclamation Overrides Tribal Claims on Arizona Border Wall

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied a preliminary injunction sought by the Tohono O'odham Nation, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with border wall construction along the tribe's 62-mile southern border with Mexico. The ruling relies on a 1907 presidential proclamation asserting federal control over land within 60 feet of the international boundary, a legal basis that predates the 1917 designation of the reservation. While the tribe argued the wall constitutes illegal trespass and shrinks their territory, the court deferred to national security interests. The decision follows a period of heightened tension where tribal police posted 'No Trespassing' signs and threatened to arrest federal contractors, though the administration simultaneously reported a 94% drop in daily border apprehensions compared to the previous administration.

via New York Post|

#arizona #border-wall #judge-richard-leon

politics2 months ago

Court Rejects Tohono O’odham Nation’s Bid to Halt Border Wall Construction

A U.S. District Court judge has denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from building a border wall through its tribal lands. The ruling allows construction to proceed, though the court urged continued consultation with the tribe.

via azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic|

#border-wall #federal-court #immigration

politics2 months ago•52 min saved

Judge Leon Denies Injunction, Allowing 62-Mile Border Wall Construction on Tohono O’odham Reservation

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied a request to halt the construction of 62 miles of border wall along the Tohono O’odham Nation’s reservation in Arizona. The ruling allows the Trump administration to proceed with the project without the tribe’s consent, citing government interests in border security and public safety. While the judge found the tribe unlikely to prove that the wall would illegally alter reservation boundaries, tribal leaders condemned the decision, warning of permanent damage to sacred sites and cultural heritage. The tribe, which has over 37,000 members, maintains that its existing multi-layered security system has already reduced border crossings by more than 95%.

via Yahoo|

#border-wall #immigration #politics

law-enforcement3 years ago•2 min saved

"Arizona Tribe Protests Border Patrol's Unprosecuted Fatal Shooting"

The Tohono O'odham Nation in Arizona criticized the decision by the U.S. Attorney's Office not to prosecute Border Patrol agents who shot and killed a member of the tribe. Body camera footage showed that the agents were concerned the 58-year-old man may have been armed, but no firearm was found. The tribe called the decision a "travesty of justice" and may seek Congressional inquiries into the incident. The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that the agents' use of force did not constitute a federal criminal civil rights violation or a criminal violation under Arizona law. The Tohono O'odham Nation is protesting the decision and demanding answers.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#border-patrol #law-enforcement #shooting

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Border Patrol agents caught on camera shooting tribal member in Arizona.

Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting and killing Raymond Mattia, a tribal member, in southern Arizona. The video shows Mattia throwing a sheathed machete at a tribal officer and then holding out his arm. After he was shot, an agent declared that he still had a gun in his hand, but no firearm was found. The FBI and Tohono O’odham Nation are investigating the shooting, and the agents involved are on leave with pay.

via The Associated Press|

#arizona #body-camera-footage #border-patrol

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Border Patrol agents caught on camera shooting tribal member in Arizona.

Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting and killing Raymond Mattia, a tribal member, in southern Arizona. The video shows Mattia throwing a sheathed machete at a tribal officer and then holding out his arm. After he was shot, an agent declared that he still had a gun in his hand, but no firearm was found. The Pima County Medical Examiner's report showed that Mattia had nine gunshot wounds and had a high blood alcohol level and drugs in his system. The FBI and Tohono O’odham Nation are investigating the shooting, and the agents involved are on leave with pay.

via Yahoo News|

#arizona #body-camera-footage #border-patrol

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

Native American family demands answers after fatal Border Patrol shooting

The family of Raymond Mattia, a Native American man killed by Border Patrol agents near the Arizona-Mexico border, is demanding answers about the incident. A relative of Mattia claims he had contacted the Border Patrol earlier in the evening to ask for help with undocumented migrants who had entered his home. However, the official statement from Customs and Border Protection makes no mention of this call. The family has not been interviewed by law enforcement agencies investigating the shooting, and they were not allowed to approach Mattia's body for hours. The incident may further corrode trust between the Border Patrol and the Tohono O’odham Nation.

via NBC News|

#arizona #border-patrol #crime

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

FBI Investigates Fatal Shooting of Native Man by Border Patrol in Arizona

The FBI and federal border officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation by U.S. border agents on the reservation in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border. The shooting occurred after the man called the authorities because multiple migrants had trespassed into his yard. The killing comes as the United States has been bracing for an increase in asylum seekers crossing the southern border. The Tohono O’odham Nation occupies nearly 3 million acres in southwestern Arizona and includes about 28,000 members.

via The New York Times|

#border-agents #crime #investigation

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

FBI investigates fatal shooting of Native man by border patrol in Arizona

The FBI and Tohono O’odham Nation police are investigating the fatal shooting of a tribal member by U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona. Raymond Mattia, a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents after he called them for assistance in removing migrants who had trespassed onto his property. The incident is under review by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility.

via NBC News|

#arizona #border-patrol #crime

us3 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly shootings involving US Border Patrol agents in Arizona and San Ysidro

The FBI and Tohono O'odham Nation police are investigating the fatal shooting of Raymond Mattia, a tribal member, by U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona. Mattia had called Border Patrol for assistance in removing migrants who had trespassed into his yard, but was shot multiple times for an unknown reason only two feet from his front door. The incident occurred in the Meneger's Dam community of the Tohono O'odham Nation and is under review by Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility.

via CBS News|

#border-patrol #fatal-shooting #investigation