# Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-13**: Preliminary Injunction Issued — U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley orders restoration of removed exhibits, halts further changes, and mandates weekly compliance status reports.
- **2026-02**: Lawsuit Filed — A coalition of conservation and historical organizations files suit in federal district court, challenging the removals as violations of the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.
- **2025**: Executive Order Signed — President Trump signs 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History' directing removal of content deemed disparaging to the U.S. from national parks, museums, and landmarks.
- **2025**: Interior Directive Issued — Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directs removal of 'improper partisan ideology' from National Park Service sites, leading to exhibit removals.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Federal Court Orders Restoration of 9+ Censored National Park Exhibits
2026-08-01 19:40:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

A federal preliminary injunction requires the Trump administration to restore historical exhibits removed under a 2025 executive order, finding that the removals likely violated the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. The unprecedented order mandates weekly compliance reports and halts further censorship, setting a major precedent for executive authority over public historical narratives.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/federal-court-orders-restoration-censored-national-park-exhibits

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