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Lakota Voices vs Uranium Permit | Sioux Falls News
A uranium exploration permit in South Dakota hit a major snag when Lakota speakers protested the hearing’s lack of translation services, triggering a legal firestorm. Despite a new state law mandating interpreters for contested cases, delays led to heated clashes, including a federal court complaint — which was dismissed for lack of standing — and a volunteer translator stepping in. The Minerals Board paused proceedings, sought judicial guidance on the law’s application, and avoided ruling on the permit itself, highlighting tensions between language access, tribal rights, and bureaucratic…
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