Trump Shrinks Monuments Again | Boise News

The fight over Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments is reignited as President Trump shrinks them again—this time even smaller—sparking fresh lawsuits from environmental groups like Patagonia. They argue the reductions violate law and pave the way for mining and oil drilling, with claims already popping up on newly exposed land. Conservationists vow to defend these sacred landscapes, while the White House defends the moves as “rightsizing” after past administrations overused the Antiquities Act. A key twist: the DOJ previously said presidents can remove land if it’s no longer deserving, and Utah officials backed Trump’s move. But plaintiffs aim to restore original boundaries and block new leases, especially since Bears Ears was co-managed by Native tribes—a partnership now shattered by Trump’s order. 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/84003e22d8196b87