Trump trims Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante again, likely inviting new lawsuits
Trump’s July 13 proclamations again reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, shrinking both monuments and renewing the fight over presidential power on federal land.
First recorded Jul 14, 2026·Meaningfully updated Jul 14, 2026
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Trump trims Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante again, likely inviting new lawsuits
Trump’s July 13 proclamations again reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, shrinking both monuments and renewing the fight over presidential power on federal land.
Trump’s July 13 proclamations again reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, shrinking both monuments and renewing the fight over presidential power on federal land.
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