JOURNAL ARTICLE

Protecting Land on Religious Freedom Grounds: The Case of Oak Flat.

  • Published In: Human Rights, 2024, v. 50, n. 1/2. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McDaniel, Joshua C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the case of Oak Flat, a sacred site for the Western Apaches in Arizona, which is at risk of being destroyed by a mining company for copper ore excavation. The Apaches have filed a legal case to protect the land on religious freedom grounds, arguing that the destruction of Oak Flat violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Despite legal challenges, the courts have ruled against the Apaches, leading to concerns about the protection of Indigenous sacred sites and the broader implications for religious freedom in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Human Rights. 2024/10, Vol. 50, Issue 1/2, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0046-8185
  • Accession Number:180719322
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