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Arizona Agents Fell 200-Year-Old Cottonwood Amid Border Wall Protest

Arizona Agents Fell 200-Year-Old Cottonwood Amid Border Wall Protest

After a 70‑day protest, federal agents cut down a 200‑year‑old cottonwood tree in Arizona amid construction of a border wall. Activists warned of impacts on wildlife corridors and the local environment.

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Activists' 70-Day Standoff Ends as Federal Agents Cut Down 200-Year-Old Cottonwood Tree in Arizona