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Patagonia sues Trump administration over Bears Ears National Monument

Published

2 September 2026

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regulatory

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United States

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Read at upi.com

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Patagonia is suing the Trump administration for significantly reducing the size of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, challenging claims that presidents lack the authority to undo monument designations made under the Antiquities Act.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Land and outdoor recreation founders in the US must prepare for legal uncertainty impacting public land use and regulation. This lawsuit signals ongoing shifts in monument protections that could change access and conservation rules you rely on.

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