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environment-and-policy1 month ago•5 min saved

Colorado River cuts threaten Arizona’s winter greens and tribal water rights

The Bureau of Reclamation has imposed mandatory two-year water cuts on Arizona, California, and Nevada, with Arizona facing the largest reduction of approximately 30% of its supply. These cuts, effective in 2027 and 2028, threaten Yuma County’s status as the source of 90% of the nation’s winter leafy greens. While senior water rights may protect some farms initially, the broader crisis risks disrupting national food supplies and exacerbating water shortages for tribal nations and urban areas.

via NBC News|

#arizona-agriculture #climate-change #colorado-river

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

us-politics2 months ago•73 min saved

Federal Judge Rejects Tribal Challenge to Border Wall Construction on Reservation

A federal judge has permitted the Trump administration to proceed with constructing a border wall along tribal reservation land, rejecting legal challenges from the tribe. The decision follows a pattern of recent judicial rulings that have allowed the Department of Homeland Security to bypass environmental and regulatory hurdles to accelerate border infrastructure projects. While the specific details of the ruling are not fully detailed in the provided text, it aligns with broader administrative efforts to expand physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, often prioritizing construction speed over environmental or indigenous rights concerns.

via AP News|

#border-wall #environmental-law #federal-courts

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump withdraws from Columbia River salmon recovery agreement

President Trump reversed a 2023 agreement aimed at salmon recovery and dam removal in the Columbia River Basin, halting federal funding and initiatives that supported tribes and environmental efforts, leading to condemnation from tribes and environmental groups and raising concerns about future legal and ecological impacts.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#columbia-river-basin #dam-removal #environment

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"U.S. Prepared to Construct Energy Projects if Snake River Dams are Breached, Leaked Document Reveals"

A leaked document from the Biden administration reveals that the U.S. government is willing to support the construction of clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest as a replacement for the hydropower generated by the controversial Snake River dams. Conservationists see the potential removal of the dams as crucial for restoring depleted salmon runs, but Congress would need to agree on their removal, which is unlikely in the near future. The draft agreement, part of ongoing mediation talks with tribes and conservation groups, also includes funding for analyzing energy needs, improving infrastructure, and restoring native fish populations. Utility and business groups oppose dam breaching, citing potential negative impacts on ports, farmers, and electricity prices.

via PBS NewsHour|

#clean-energy-projects #conservation #environment

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

US Prepares Backup Energy Projects in Case of Dam Breach: Leaked Document Reveals

A leaked document reveals that the U.S. government is willing to support the construction of clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest to replace the hydropower generated by the controversial Snake River dams. Conservationists see the potential removal of the dams as crucial for restoring depleted salmon runs. However, Congress would need to approve the dam removal, which is unlikely to happen soon. The draft agreement also includes funding for analyzing energy needs, improving infrastructure, and restoring native fish populations. Utility and business groups oppose the agreement, citing potential negative impacts on ports, farmers, and electricity prices. The negotiations are ongoing, and the tribes involved have not commented on the document.

via The Associated Press|

#clean-energy-projects #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court denies Navajo Nation's water rights claim.

The Navajo Nation, already facing severe water scarcity, has been dealt a blow by a Supreme Court ruling that will make it even harder to secure water for its 170,000 enrolled tribal members. The court ruled that an 1868 treaty "contains no language imposing a duty on the United States to take affirmative steps to secure water for the Tribe." The decision is a win for states that rely on the Colorado River, but leaves the tribe at a serious disadvantage. The Navajo Nation must now ask Congress to act or the Supreme Court to reopen a prior case to access water from the lower Colorado River.

via The Associated Press|

#colorado-river #environment #navajo-nation

law3 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Upholds Native American Adoption Protections

The Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, which aims to keep Native American adoptees within their tribes and traditions. The law prioritizes adoption by extended family members, then members of the tribe, and finally "other Indian families." The case pitted a white foster couple from Texas against five tribes and the Interior Department. The couple argued that the law violated equal protection principles and discriminated against Native children and non-Native families who wanted to adopt them. The tribes argued that doing away with the law could imperil nearly every aspect of Indian law and policy, including measures that govern access to land, water, and gambling.

via The New York Times|

#adoption #indian-child-welfare-act #law

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Shoot-on-sight" orders issued in Manipur amid violent clashes over tribal rights

Authorities in Manipur, India have issued "shoot-at-sight" orders after violent clashes broke out between tribal and non-tribal groups over the potential inclusion of the Meitei ethnic group in India's "Scheduled Tribe" grouping. Scheduled tribes are among the most socio-economically disadvantaged groups in India and have historically been denied access to education and job opportunities. The clashes have resulted in properties and vehicles being set ablaze, and troops from the Indian army have been deployed to violence-affected areas.

via CNN|

#india #politics #scheduled-tribe