U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history

Congress and a federal agency are pushing to amend the country's historic preservation law, sparking fierce opposition from preservation advocates. This move comes as a major threat to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which protects historical sites and structures. Critics argue this could undermine decades of efforts to safeguard cultural heritage, raising concerns about future development projects that might ignore historic sites. The controversy echoes the intense debates that preceded the law's establishment six decades ago, highlighting the ongoing tension between development and preservation.