Summary
A coalition, including the National Parks Conservation Association, has filed for an injunction to stop and reverse the removal of certain exhibits in U.S. national parks. The exhibits were removed after President Donald Trump's executive order to review and change content in parks, aiming to ensure they tell a "full and accurate story" of American history.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order to review and remove certain national park exhibits in March 2025.
- Exhibits removed included those about slavery, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and Native American history.
- A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit and requested an injunction to stop the removal of these exhibits.
- The lawsuit claims Secretary's Order 3431 violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
- The National Parks Conservation Association and others argue the changes harm the representation of diverse histories and scientific topics.
- The Department of the Interior says the order ensures parks present a "full and accurate story" of American history.
- The coalition's lawsuit is ongoing in a Massachusetts District Court.
