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The Catholic bishops are backing a suit by a coalition of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Native Americans and their supporters, in their lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit argues that their freedom of religion was violated when the federal government announced its intention to sell formerly protected land in Arizona to a mining company.

What a dispute over a Native American worship site means for U.S. religious liberty

Aug 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Native American activists trying to protect Oak Flat have drawn support from religious advocates and stakeholders including the U.S. bishops... Read more