Clint Halftown

All three detainees are related to a woman whose home was demolished last month on orders from the tribe’s controversial leader, Clint Halftown. The detainees are outspoken critics of Halftown.

A banner on one of the tents reads “Halftown Must Go.” It’s a reference to a dispute between a faction of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ and the tribe's de facto leader.

One Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' family said they believe the surprise demolition of their grandmother's home was an act of retaliation for their past criticism of Halftown.

The response was due to the recent destruction buildings and subsequent brawl that occurred days later.

The cause of Saturday's conflict goes back over a decade and involves the site of several buildings.