đź’¨ Abstract

An Arizona judge ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can't proceed with a land transfer for a copper mine for 60 days after it issues a new environmental report. Environmentalists and Native Americans are fighting this transfer, which involves sacred land known as Oak Flat. The judge's decision balances the need for further review with the potential for ongoing legal battles. Both the mining company and Apache Stronghold have expressed their respective confidence in their positions, citing economic benefits and religious grounds.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff