Summary
A group of organizations sued the Department of the Interior after some exhibits and signs were removed from national parks. The actions followed an order by President Trump to review park content to ensure it accurately reflects American history. The Interior Department defended its actions by questioning the political motives of the organizations involved in the lawsuit.
Key Facts
- A coalition of organizations, including the NPCA, sued the Interior Department over changes in national parks.
- President Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, to review park exhibits and ensure they reflect America's heritage.
- The Interior Department removed exhibits related to climate change, LGBTQ rights, slavery, and racism.
- The Interior Department claims the NPCA is politically biased, noting past donations to Democratic campaigns.
- The NPCA argues that most of its resources go toward park programs and advocacy.
- The Department's spokesperson criticized Democracy Forward as biased against President Trump.
- Newsweek could not verify the claims made by the Interior Department.
