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With the new Supreme Court term set to begin, Utah is hoping the conservative justices will continue to overturn long-established legal precedents, including the federal government's control of U.S. public land.

Utah hoping Supreme Court will break precedent and transfer vast tracts of federal land to states
Utah hoping Supreme Court will break precedent and transfer vast tracts of federal land to states

With the new Supreme Court term set to begin, Utah is hoping the conservative justices will continue to overturn long-established legal precedents, including the federal government's control of U.S. public land.

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delaminated.bsky.social

So what's the legal theory here? The story doesn't explain it at all, only giving the political rationale for the lawsuits.

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Pphasmatic.bsky.social

Don’t fall for this- it’s owned by every American citizen, and *managed* by the federal government on behalf of everyone. Utah is asking the court to steal land YOU HAVE LEGAL ACCESS TO VISIT, RIGHT NOW, and give it to mining companies, petroleum companies, and golf resort developers.

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Ttwittery.bsky.social

They can have whatever they want, if they bring the cash.

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RKrk70534.bsky.social

Radical activist judges were once a horror story the GOP used to scare rednecks, now they are the Republicans best friend.

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LGleegross.bsky.social

The land would remain public for 3,2,1...

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DLdannylucas.bsky.social

Time to take back what's rightfully theirs. States' rights matter.

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This would be devastating for generations if this fascist SCOTUS follows through with the likely fascist ruling.

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Kkygosi.bsky.social

First sentence is like the opening crawl of a horror movie.

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Being from there, Utah hasn't met any piece of earth they didn't want to rape and pillage to support big donors

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