Sacred Lands at Risk | Las Vegas News

A sacred Indigenous land in Nevada, newly designated as the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, is under threat as a presidential proclamation could drastically shrink its boundaries—sparking outrage from tribal leaders and environmentalists who warn it could open the door to uranium mining and desecrate ancient spiritual sites. Legal experts argue the move violates the Antiquities Act, which only Congress can amend, not the president. With lawsuits already filed, this battle could reshape how national monuments are protected—or eroded—across the U.S. 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/9b87a2f629b01acb