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Riyaz Kanji
Coverage of Riyaz Kanji in the Nexus archive.
- Tohono O’odham Nation faces uphill battle in blocking early phases of border wall construction
The Tohono O’odham Nation seeks to block construction of a 62-mile border wall crossing its reservation, arguing it would destroy sacred sites and infringe on sovereignty. A federal judge expressed skepticism about granting a preliminary injunction, citing national security interests and a 1907 proclamation justifying border structures.