Hearing on Injunction Request for mine exploration near Pe Sla’, Rapid City 5/4/26, 3 pm
There is a hearing on Temporary Restraining Order for mine exploration near Pe Sla’, in federal court in Rapid City 5/4/26. Check the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance . Below is an alert from BHCWA:
ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM MT.
A lawsuit was filed April 2 by BH Clean Water Alliance, NDN Collective, and Earthworks. We hope it will force the US Forest Service to consider the important issues at Pe’ Sla, which is a critical sacred landscape for Lakota people, part of the watershed for Rapid City’s water, and an ecosystem that is only found in our area.
Before the Court could act, Pete Lien & Sons started drilling! So we asked for an injunction by the Court to stop the drilling. The company is Still Drilling!
Help pack the courtroom to show that we care about protecting our water and sacred landscapes – at the Federal Building at 515 – 9thStreet, Rapid City. Remember to bring your ID and to check your pockets before entering.