Can the President Modify a Monument? Scholars argue that only Congress holds that power.
Scholars argue that "the President does not have the authority to reduce a national monument after it is created without congressional approval."
Scholars argue that "the President does not have the authority to reduce a national monument after it is created without congressional approval."
Regulatory Review. Tribes and western scholars argue that only Congress - not the president - has the power to shrink a national monument.
E&E News. Navajo Nation leaders deny Republican Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s statements that they’re working to end the lawsuit over Bears Ears. "We will continue to fight - our position has not changed," says President Nez.