The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a bid from the state of Utah to seize control of federally owned lands. The court denied the state’s petition, writing in a brief statement: “The motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied.” It did not elaborate on its decisionmaking.





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Supreme Court rejects Utah’s bid to control federal lands

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The Supreme Court is turning back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government

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Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government

In the Western state known for its red-rock vistas that draw throngs of tourists, federal agencies control almost 70% of the land.

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The Supreme Court on Monday turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government, marking a small victory for land conservation advocates who worry that similar efforts may escalate in a Republican-controlled Washington.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Utah's bid to seize control of the federally owned lands it surrendered in order to become a state in the 19th century.

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One public land advocate called the decision "an embarrassment for the state."

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government, marking a small victory for land conservation advocates who worry that similar efforts may escalate in a Republican-controlled Washington.
The high court refused to let the GOP-controlled state file a lawsuit seeking to bring the land and its resources under state control. The decision came i…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government, marking a small victory for land conservation advocates who worry that similar efforts may escalate in a Republican-controlled Washington. The high court refused to let the GOP-controlled state file a lawsuit seeking to bring the land and its resources under state control. The decision c…

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Supreme Court rejects Utah’s push to wrest control of public land from the federal government

The Supreme Court on Monday turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government, marking a small victory for land conservation advocates who worry that similar efforts may escalate in a Republican-controlled Washington.The high court refused to let the GOP-controlled state file a lawsuit seeking to bring the land and its resources under state control. The decision came in a brief orde…

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