For Native American Heritage month, we’re highlighting some of our Indigenous partners who fiercely defend their rights and protect wild lands and imperiled wildlife. The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians has played a central role in fighting against "Alligator Alcatraz" by joining a lawsuit to halt construction and operation of the detention facility. The tribe's legal challenge, filed alongside environmental groups, cites concerns over the facility's location in the Everglades, potential environmental damage, and violation of federal laws requiring environmental reviews. A judge has already granted a temporary injunction to stop construction based on these arguments. Indigenous tribes, primarily the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the grassroots group Apache Stronghold, have played a central role in attempting to halt the attack on Oak Flat through extensive legal battles, political advocacy, and public protests. Their efforts are ongoing, and they have so far succeeded in securing tempora...