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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.

Why it matters: Monument rollback

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.

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