US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Indigenous leaders are raising concerns about the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, claiming it is desecrating sacred Native American sites. They report that federal contractors are rapidly destroying cultural landmarks, including Kuuchamaa Mountain and ancient geoglyphs. Despite the significant cultural impact, the U.S. government continues to prioritize wall construction as a means to control illegal crossings.
- ▪Indigenous leaders claim that the construction of the border wall is desecrating sacred sites at an unprecedented pace.
- ▪The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has waived cultural and environmental laws to expedite wall construction.
- ▪Tribal leaders are considering legal action to protect sacred sites like Kuuchamaa Mountain and Las Playas Intaglio.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders sayIndigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico borderByJULIE WATSON Associated Press and MORGAN LEE Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 9:03 AM1:10Construction crews work on a new border wall segment on Kuuchamaa Mountain, Friday, April 24, 2026, seen from Tecate, Mexico.
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