Tohono Nation Files Lawsuit Over Plans to Take Tribal Land for Border Wall

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Border Wall contractors bulldozing saguaro cactus near Ajo, Arizona.

Tohono Nation Files Lawsuit Over Plans to Take Tribal Land for Border Wall

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, June 17, 2026

The Tohono O'odham Nation filed a federal lawsuit to halt the seizure of tribal land for the border wall, pointing out that the United States government is disregarding tribal sovereignty and construction will destroy sacred sites and impact ceremonies and religious practices.

"The Nation has not consented to the construction of a border wall or associated infrastructure across its Reservation," the Tohono O'odham Nation said in the lawsuit.

The Tohono O'odham Nation said the construction would destroy petroglyphs that are "perpetual prayers," block ancient trails and disrupt the lives of O'odham families who live on both sides of the border.

Oglala Lakota Oppose Fireworks Event at Mount Rushmore. Qatar-Donated Luxury Jet Planned Overhead

Five years ago in 2020, Lakota led the protest and blocked the road to Mount Rushmore, during the fireworks event.

Oglala Lakota Oppose Fireworks Event at Mount Rushmore. Qatar-Donated Luxury Jet Planned Overhead

Where the Epstein Files and Sacred Black Hills Intersect

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, June 16, 2026

PINE RIDGE, South Dakota -- The Oglala Lakota Tribal Council opposes a presidential visit to Mount Rushmore for a fireworks celebration in the Sacred Black Hills, on July 3, 2026, which President Trump is expected to attend.

"It should not occur," the Lakota Council said in its resolution, pointing out the violation of the aboriginal treaty, the Fort Laramie Treaty, and the distress Lakota already live with because of federal budget cuts.

The tribe's resolution points out the ongoing uranium mining and oil pipelines, including Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipeline, where sacred sites are being destroyed.

Australian Aboriginal Wants King Charles Held Responsible for Genocide

 

Krauatatungalung Elder Djuran Bunjileenee Uncle Robbie Thorpe speaking outside of the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in Melbourne, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Krauatatungalung Elder Djuran Bunjileenee Uncle Robbie Thorpe will appear before the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in which he seeks to charge King Charles III for the genocide of Aboriginal people. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / JAMES ROSS/AAPIMAGE

Australia and the Royal Family's Genocide of Aboriginal People

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, June 16, 2026

The Victorian Court of Appeal reserved its decision on whether Aboriginal rights campaigner Uncle Robbie Thorpe can hold King Charles III responsible for genocide. Thorpe is seeking to overturn a ruling that blocked his attempt to bring genocide-against King Charles III and other Crown representatives.

Dine' Jack Ahasteen and the Death of Journalism

By Brenda Norrell, Censored News, June 16, 2026

Dine' cartoonist Jack Ahasteen spent his life telling the truth. When he went to the Navajo Times to renegotiate his pay, he was booted out the door. Now Navajo Times, instead of honoring him, has posted this on the Navajo Times website, in the most recent case of the death of journalism.

Jack Ahasteen lawsuit against Navajo Times dismissed with prejudice
Jun 15, 2026 | Navajo Times News
"The lawsuit filed by former contributing cartoonist Jack Ahasteen against the Navajo Times Publishing Co. Inc. has been dismissed with prejudice by the court. The case is closed."