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President Shrinks Two National Monuments | US News
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The President just pulled off a major land shift in Utah, slashing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by nearly half—returning millions of acres to state control for energy, grazing, and “responsible resource management.” While the administration frames it as empowering local communities, critics—including tribes and environmentalists—blast it as a betrayal of cultural heritage and ecological protection. Lawsuits are already mounting, challenging the President’s authority to undo decades-old protections, setting the stage for a landmark legal showdown that could reshape how America preserves its most sacred and wild landscapes.
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