Chuckwalla National Monument status threatened by lawsuit

Luis Medina THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – The Texas Public Policy Foundation has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Biden Administration’s decision regarding the 650,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument. The monument was declared in January, and the plaintiffs allege the declaration violates the 1906 Antiquities Act, which allows presidents to designate national monuments. They argue that, according to the press release,…

Chuckwalla National Monument status threatened by lawsuit

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) –  The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Biden Administration of the 624,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument. The monument was declared in January, and plaintiffs claim the declaration was in violation of the Antiquities Act of 1906 allowing presidents to designated national monuments. They argue "it was clear at the time that the bill was intended for much sma…