Indigenous Group Sues to Stop Big Bend Border Wall on Religious Grounds

The People of La Junta for Preservation, a nonprofit established in 2024, and two Lipan Apache worshippers have filed a federal lawsuit against the government. The legal action aims to halt border barrier construction and surveying activities in Big Bend. Joined by an outdoor recreation company, the plaintiffs argue that these operations threaten sacred grounds and critical archeological sites. The lawsuit emphasizes the protection of Indigenous sites on religious grounds to stop the contentious border wall project.