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Border Wall Clears Sacred Desert Land | Tucson News
New photos reveal shocking destruction at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as border wall construction bulldozes sacred, ecologically vital desert land—home to the Hia C-ed O’odham and Tohono O’odham nations. Heavy equipment is leveling pristine terrain east of Quitobaquito Springs, creating “dead zones” and blocking all access since July 31st, risking irreversible damage with no oversight. The Center for Biological Diversity is suing over stalled Endangered Species Act protections, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection remains silent. This isn’t just dirt—it’s heritage, habitat, and…
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