Patagonia joins lawsuit against Trump’s Utah national monument reduction

Patagonia has thrown its weight behind a legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to reduce the sizes of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. This move by the outdoor apparel company aligns with Native American groups, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders who argue that the reductions undermine conservation efforts. The lawsuit is significant as it highlights ongoing tensions between conservation advocates and the administration's policies, raising questions about the future of national monument protections.