Members and supporters of a Native American coalition from Arizona gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to hold a prayer circle, hoping to compel the justices to hear their case, which could have significant implications for religious freedom in the United States.

The case, Apache Stronghold v. United States, centers on Oak Flat, a sacred site in Arizona where the Apache people have worshipped for generations. The land is currently at risk of being transferred to a foreign mining company, which plans to destroy it in search of copper, a move the Apache argue would violate their religious rights.