Federal judge weighs pause on Oak Flat land transfer

Analysis: Oak Flat and “Substantial Burden”

Our correspondent, Sean Little, who has been following the story for years, offers analysis and a final round-up of the Oak Flat case, examining the critical legal battles over sacred land, the evolving interpretation of "substantial burden," and what this precedent means for Indigenous and minority religions in the United States.

Federal judge weighs pause on Oak Flat land transfer

Federal judge considers blocking Oak Flat land transfer to mining company as U.S. Supreme Court still undecided. Sacred site dispute involves Apache Stronghold.