Utah challenges federal ownership of public lands, arguing a key law is unconstitutional.

Utah is challenging the federal government's right to hold large amounts of public land indefinitely, arguing the Federal Land Policy and Management Act is unconstitutional. The U.S. Department of Justice opposes Utah's direct appeal to the Supreme Court, claiming significant legal barriers and weak arguments. Utah seeks to reclaim 18.5 million acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Twelve other states support Utah, but the DOJ argues Utah's claims are time-barred and lack merit.

November 26, 2024
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