The Trump administration has caused confusion regarding the future status of two national monuments in California established by President Biden: Chuckwalla and Sattitla Highlands. An executive order issued on March 14 by Trump aimed at rolling back several Biden-era initiatives, leading to concerns among conservationists and tribal members. While the order did not directly mention the monuments, its associated fact sheet suggested potential changes. Although the Antiquities Act limits presidents' rights to revoke designations, fears remain that boundaries or protections might be modified, echoing past reductions of other monuments.
The Trump administration has generated significant confusion surrounding the status of two national monuments in California designated by President Biden, raising concerns among tribes and conservationists.
On March 14, President Trump issued an executive order that ambiguously addressed national monument designations in a way that stirred uncertainty regarding their future under his administration.
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