Trump Reportedly to Cut Size of Bears Ears National Monument | Sojourners

Trump Reportedly to Cut Size of Bears Ears National Monument

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In a move many Native American and religious groups have feared, President Trump reportedly will shrink the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported an account Oct. 27 from Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch’s office in which the president said: “I’m approving the Bears Ears recommendation for you, Orrin.”

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