The lawyers are arguing the nuances of regulations in federal law: is this use authorized under mining law? Nitty gritty interpretations of the law will determine how quickly this mine goes forward.
It is up to US to protect this land because the law will not help us. The law is only about which hoops the corporations must jump through in order to destroy the land.
No matter the outcome of the case being heard today in Reno, WE will need to stand in front of the machines these corporations send to the land to destroy it. WE will need to protect this land, because the law will not.
All the law will do is determine what additional work, if any, is required to support the permit already issued for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine.
It is up to US. Who is with us? 🔥 ✊ 🔥 ✊ 🔥
Join us to protect this land.
Bad news. Lithium Americas is working at Thacker Pass. We have observed them twice over the last three weeks with heavy equipment.
They are beginning to destroy the land. The legality of this is questionable. BUT, they are doing it anyway. And BLM is allowing them to do it.
We urgently need people on the ground. If you can't be here, please help spread the word, or donate.
On Thursday there was a court hearing in Reno and a march and rally outside the court. The judge's decision has NO bearing on the destruction happening now.
The hearing was about completely separate issues, legally speaking. Whatever decision the judge makes will have no bearing on the destruction taking place right now.
Marching and solidarity feels good; then there comes a time for action.