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Trump Administration's Mine Plan Sparks Apache Tribe Outrage

4/19/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing forward with the contentious Resolution Copper mine in Arizona, igniting fierce opposition from the San Carlos Apache Tribe. This project endangers Oak Flat, a site deeply sacred to Apache culture. Advocates are calling on the Supreme Court to step in and safeguard these vital Native American spiritual lands.

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The Trump administration is pushing forward with the contentious Resolution Copper mine in Arizona, igniting fierce opposition from the San Carlos Apache Tribe. This project endangers Oak Flat, a site deeply sacred to Apache culture. Advocates are calling on the Supreme Court to step in and safeguard these vital Native American spiritual lands.