Judge Says Lawsuit Over Bears Ears National Monument Can Continue

The video discusses the legal challenges surrounding the reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments by the Trump administration. It highlights the opposition from Native American tribes and environmental groups, led by Earthjustice, who argue that these actions were illegal. The video also covers the historical context of the monuments' designations by Presidents Obama and Clinton, and the ongoing legal proceedings to protect these lands.

What was the Trump administration's proposal for the remaining 15% of Bears Ears land?

• To use it for roads and utility lines

• To develop a tourist resort

• To build a national park

• To create a wildlife sanctuary

Which organization filed a lawsuit claiming the president lacked authority to open national monument lands for development?

• Greenpeace

• Earthjustice

• World Wildlife Fund

• Sierra Club

Who designated Bears Ears as a national monument?

• President Bill Clinton

• President Barack Obama

• President Donald Trump

• President George W. Bush

What was the legal action taken by Earthjustice regarding Alaska's Tongass National Forest?

• To exempt it from certain logging restrictions

• To allow unrestricted logging

• To sell it to private developers

• To convert it into a national park

What did the judge order in the Bears Ears case?

• To hold a public referendum

• To attend an expedited hearing

• To increase the monument's size

• To dismiss the case