U.S. argues in court for corporate seizure of Sacred Oak Flat

DOJ ATTORNEY CLAIMS DESTRUCTION OF SACRED OAK FLAT PREVENTING RELIGIOUS PRACTICE "NOT A SUBSTANTIAL BURDEN" FOR APACHE.  JUDGE PROMISES RULING BY FEBRUARY 12.

By Apache Stronghold 

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French translation by Christine Prat

Feb. 4, 2021

PHOENIX – In a riveting and emotional hearing in front of U.S. District Court Judge Steven Logan at the Federal Court in Phoenix, the Department of Justice attorney claimed that the destruction of Oak Flat, or Chi'chil Bildagoteel, was "not a substantial burden" even though it would prevent the Apache from practicing their religion.

After running the 70 miles from Oak Flat to the Courthouse, Dr. Wendsler Nosie and Naelyn Pike testified regarding the importance of Chi'chil Bildagoteel to the Apache.

ACLU files amicus brief supporting Standing Rock Thunderhawk vs Morton County

American Civil Liberties Union Files Amicus Brief in Standing Rock ​Thunderhawk ​Litigation

ACLU brief highlights how roads of every kind have historically served as sites of protest

Thunderhawk v. County of Morton, North Dakota

Media Contact​: Fonda Shen ​cccct@law.columbia.edu​

Feb. 2, 2021

NEW YORK — ​Yesterday, ​​the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), together with its North Dakota affiliate (ACLU of ND), filed an ​amicus curiae brief​in support of the ​Thunderhawk ​plaintiffs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. ​Amicus Curiae​or “friend of the court” briefs are filed by third parties with an interest in the litigation, and can carry significant weight with the court when submitted by organizations with expertise in an issue salient to the case—such as with the ACLU and free speech.

Apache Stronghold running from Oak Flat to Phoenix for hearing Feb. 3, 2021

 

 Apache Stronghold Running from Oak Flat to Phoenix Courthouse for the Preliminary Injunction Hearing Wednesday Morning

By Apache Stronghold 

Photos by Naelyn Pike

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OAK FLAT, Ariz. — Wendsler Nosie Sr., along with granddaughters Naelyn and Báásé have left to run from Oak Flat to Phoenix to the Preliminary Injunction Hearing. The Apache Stronghold will be bringing a sacred, ceremonial feather and stone to the Federal Court house for blessings.

O'odham Solidarity website creator journeys to Spirit World

Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, with website creator Jeff Hendricks

O'odham Solidarity website creator journeys to Spirit World

By Ofelia Rivas

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To all our Friends and Supporters,

My dear friend and honorable warrior Jeffery D. Hendricks took his journey to the infinite spirit world on January 13, 2021. In his memorial my family honors him with words from my daughter, “It’s hard to put into words the kind of person he was. He was all the good things a man should be but how difficult it is to be that man. One so sensitive and can see the dark side of people, but strong and will stand up and be a fighter." Jeff was surrounded by a diverse wealth of people with long time memories with him.