National Monuments

May 29, 2020 | In the News: National Geographic

Fishery Managers Seek To Open Pacific Monuments To Fishing

David Henkin, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “So far, we’re not expecting that much is going to come of this request. But if it does, we’re prepared to go to court. President Trump is without executive authority to open up monuments to fishing, and can’t dismantle them in a piecemeal fashion.”

February 12, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Praises House Committee for Granting New Investigative Powers to Chairman

Move will enhance scrutiny of Department of Interior officials with extensive ties to coal and oil industry

February 6, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Reacts as Trump Administration Finalizes Its Plans for Drilling and Grazing in Bears Ears and Grand Staircase

While legal battle continues, the Trump administration rushes to open monument lands for business

November 26, 2019 | Feature

Water Bandits: How one company almost got away with draining the Mojave Desert

Thankfully, the arm of the law is longer today than it was a century ago.

October 1, 2019 | Press Release

National Monuments Case Moves Forward as Court Rules Against Trump

Conservationists’ lawsuit defending Bears Ears and Grand Staircase clears hurdle as judge rejects motion to dismiss; case against the president will move forward

September 30, 2019 | Legal Document

Bears Ears National Monument: Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

Issued by the U.S. District Court for D.C. It is hereby ORDERED that Federal Defendants’ motion to dismiss is DENIED, with leave to renew following Plaintiffs’ filing of an amended complaint.

September 30, 2019 | Legal Document

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

Issued by the U.S. District Court for D.C. It is hereby ORDERED that Federal Defendants’ motion to dismiss is DENIED, with leave to renew following Plaintiffs’ filing of an amended complaint.