The Supreme Court's decision not to hear Apache Stronghold v. United States risks eroding religious liberty and handing over sacred Native American land to a mining company linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Key Points
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case jeopardizes religious liberty and national sovereignty
The land transfer could result in sacred Apache ground being controlled by a company with ties to China
Pros
Highlighting the importance of protecting sacred Native American land and upholding religious freedom
Drawing attention to the potential geopolitical implications of handing over key resources to a company linked to the Chinese Communist Party
Cons
Risking the destruction of a historic and spiritual landmark for the Apache tribe
Potentially setting a dangerous precedent for religious freedom on federal land