Supreme Court clears way for massive copper mine on Apache sacred land

The Apache tribe is suing over a massive copper mine in Arizona, arguing it will permanently erase their sacred site Oak Flat, central to their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case after a federal court ruled against the tribe, reinforcing its legal defense of using public lands without interference. Meanwhile, the mine could provide significant economic benefits, including jobs and resources, raising tension over balancing resource extraction with preservation of Native American sites.