DC Judge Wary Of Tribe's Bid To Halt Border Wall In Arizona
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A DC federal judge is skeptical of a tribe's request to halt border wall construction in Arizona. The judge believes this would be an unprecedented decision.
DC Judge Wary Of Tribe's Bid To Halt Border Wall In Arizona
A DC federal judge expressed skepticism about a tribe's request to halt border wall construction in Arizona. The Tohono O'odham Nation claims that the construction is taking place on their lands.
Background
The Tohono O'odham Nation filed a lawsuit in federal court, seeking to stop the construction of the border wall. The tribe claims that the construction is damaging their cultural and historical sites.
Court Decision
The judge stated that the tribe must prove that the construction of the wall is causing them significant harm. The judge also noted that the tribe must provide more convincing evidence that the construction is taking place on their lands.
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Source: law360.com