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Utah Protesters Defend Sacred Lands | Salt Lake City News
Dozens of Utah residents braved 100-degree heat at the state capitol to protest the recent downsizing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, sparking outrage among Indigenous communities who see these lands as sacred heritage. Protesters emphasized their deep cultural connection and called for public engagement, demanding that these ancestral territories—not commodities—be preserved for future generations. While Governor Cox defended the move as improving management and access, activists insist the decision disregards Indigenous voices and threatens collective…
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