Heather Whiteman Runs Him

Jennifer Novak, an environmental attorney from California, dives into the EPA's decision to stop requiring large polluters to report their greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, Heather Whiteman Runs Him, director of the Tribal Justice Clinic, sheds light on the legal battles surrounding Apache tribes and the threatened sacred site of Oak Flat. They discuss the implications of the land exchange, the intersection of religious rights and environmental issues, and the ongoing court struggles that highlight the unequal treatment faced by Indigenous communities.

Bloomberg legal reporter Madlin Mekelburg dives into the high-stakes case of Tyler Robinson, who faces charges for the shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, including the implications of seeking the death penalty. Retired judges Andre Davis and Paul Michel highlight the alarming rise in threats against judges and the urgent need for judicial independence. Heather Whiteman Runs Him discusses the Western Apache's struggle to protect sacred lands at Oak Flat from mining, emphasizing tribal religious rights and recent legal strategies for preservation.