Tohono O'odham Nation
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We would prefer to use the resources that the litigation will require for services directly to Nation members. But our priority MUST always be to protect our people, our culture, and to stand up for what is right.”
Tohono O'odham Nation · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
The tribal government said it was forced to pursue litigation to protect its land and people from border wall construction.
“has chosen to disregard our sovereignty, ignoring proven border security strategies and dismissing the irreversible environmental and cultural destruction that will follow”
Tohono O'odham Nation · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
The tribe argued that the US Department of Homeland Security disregarded tribal sovereignty and proven border security strategies by pushing ahead with wall construction.
“We have been left with no other choice,”
Tohono O'odham Nation · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
The tribal government said it was forced to pursue litigation to protect its land and people from border wall construction.
“We will continue to monitor the situation.”
Tohono O'odham Nation · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
The Tohono O'odham Nation released a statement on Tuesday describing early-morning activity by CBP agents and construction workers on tribal land.
“At this time, interactions between [Tohono O’odham police] and federal law enforcement have been peaceful and professional,”
Tohono O'odham Nation · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
The Tohono O'odham Nation released a statement on Tuesday describing early-morning activity by CBP agents and construction workers on tribal land.