With tensions between ranchers and the federal government at an all time high, one state is considering taking the fight on behalf of it’s citizens to Washington D.C.
Inhabited by many of the people who have had their livelihoods threatened or outright destroyed by intrusive government practices, the state of Utah is debating whether to file a lawsuit against the feds in the state legislature. Such a lawsuit would challenge the legitimacy of the federal government’s claims to public lands in the state.
Naturally, the proposed case against Washington has sparked controversy amongst proponents of ranchers’ rights. Some argue that the costly nature of such a lawsuit – estimated to be $14 million – could end up hurting the state more than it helps, urging caution before they move forward with it.
Others like State Representative Mel Brown, however, say that it is unseemly to talk about people’s rights as if they were a matter of dollars and cents. “The cost in my mind shouldn’t even be a discussion. It’s trivial,” he said, before adding “How can you put price on self-determination and freedom?”
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Considers…..? FUCKING IDIOTS THE FED IS NOT ALLOWED BY LAWS OF THIS LAND TO OWN IT….PERIOD
Good
Monument valley is not federal land
They want to sell out America from under the people’s nose?
I want to see a paper from the federal government saying that they own all that line I want to see a bill of sale saying that they own it.
Good, Federal government is not supposed to own any land! Get the flipping Federal government out of our states and their paws off our land!
It’s about time. Others should follow suit!
Shut the hell up !!! Moron
That will be an easy win for Utah, unless our Corrupt Supreme Court Makes up Laws from the Bench.
I would love for them to produce the words BLM in the constitution.