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Utah's Ambitious Bid to Claim Federal Land Raises Concerns

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Utah's Ambitious Bid to Claim Federal Land Raises Concerns

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  • Utah is challenging the federal government's control over approximately 37.4 million acres of land within the state.
  • The state is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its argument bypassing lower federal courts, a rare move.
  • Utah argues that the Constitution mandates the transfer of federal lands to the state, seeking potential tax revenue and local control.
  • If successful, this could lead to the unregulated exploitation of natural resources across these lands, which are held in trust for all Americans.
  • Opponents warn that Utah's lawsuit threatens decades of protections for significant cultural and environmental treasures on these lands.

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