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August 27, 2026

Construction of Border Wall in Arizona Proceeds Amid Tohono O’odham Nation's Claims of Trespassing

  • Construction began with armed federal agents accompanying contractors onto tribal land, prompting accusations of trespassing from the Tohono O’odham Nation.
  • The tribe claims the wall will damage sacred sites and alter their boundaries, and they are exploring further legal actions against the construction.
  • Customs and Border Protection defends the project as necessary to combat drug smuggling in the area.

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