Bears Ears Monument Battle Rekindled | Salt Lake City News

Bears Ears National Monument is back in court after President Trump slashed its size by 91%, reigniting a 2017 lawsuit over whether the Antiquities Act lets presidents undo their own designations. Utah argues smaller monuments are easier to manage and fund, while conservationists fear the cut opens protected land to mining and drilling, claiming the law was meant to be one-way—only allowing creation, not destruction. The battle hinges on who holds the power: the president or Congress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22ba4e3012ffc693