The media is using an out-dated photo that is not related to the current 'No Trespass' notice to border wall contractors, and it is misleading.
By Ofelia Rivas and Brenda Norrell, Censored News, 12, August 2026
Ophelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, said just now that this photo was taken nine years ago.
"The reporters present at the event all had accompanied the O'odham in Mexico delegation from all the communities represented by their flags flown at the event."
Ophelia's words are a reminder that many reporters rarely, if ever, go to the Tohono O'odham Nation. Their coverage is usually copy and paste, re-writes, press releases or phone calls.
This photo is used in a misleading way in articles at Mother Jones and elsewhere currently.
"I found the flyer/ poster dated March 25, 2017 when the Traditional O'odham Leaders of O'odham in Mexico held the border peaceful protest."
"The tribal government of the U.S. sent tribal police to stop supporters at Sells at the Shell station. They were threatening them with arrest should they enter the reservation, meaning if they exit the state road highway 86."
"The reporters present at the event all had accompanied the O'odham in Mexico delegation from all the communities represented by their flags flown at the event."
Ophelia's words are a reminder that many reporters rarely, if ever, go to the Tohono O'odham Nation. Their coverage is usually copy and paste, re-writes, press releases or phone calls.
This photo is used in a misleading way in articles at Mother Jones and elsewhere currently.
The photo is not related to the current 'No Trespass" and its use is misleading. In fact, the tribal government sent tribal police who stopped supporters on their way to the protest and threatened them with arrest if they joined the peaceful protest of O'odham in Mexico at the border.
Copyright Ofelia Rivas. May not be used without written permission.
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