ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice 34d ago

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking webinar examining the legal, constitutional, and moral stakes of the Apache Stronghold fight to protect Oak Flat (Chi’chil Biłdagoteel), a sacred site central to Western Apache religious practice. This program will explore how federal Indian law, the First Amendment, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act intersect—and where many argue Native American spiritual traditions have been treated differently than other faith communities under U.S. law. Through the lens of the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Apache Stronghold’s challenge, panelists will discuss sacred site protection, religious liberty, and the broader implications for Indigenous sovereignty, equal justice, and the future of Native religious freedom in America. Speakers: Akilah J. Kinnison – Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP Martin S. Lederman – Professor from Practice and Senior Fellow, Supreme Court Institute, Georgetown Law Lauren van Schilfgaarde – Assistant Professor of Law and Assistant Director, Native Nations Law and Policy Center, UCLA School of Law Moderator: Richard T. Foltin – Fellow for Religious Freedom, Freedom Forum; Special Counsel, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Co-Chair, ABA CRSJ Religious Freedom Committee -- Stay engaged. Learn more about the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice and explore ways to get involved: ambar.org/crsj