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Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump's Image on Park Pass

12/11/2025

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Center Sues Trump

Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration to block Trump's image on 2026 America the Beautiful park pass after the winning Glacier National Park photo was replaced with a portrait of Trump and George Washington.
The suit argues this violates Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which requires the winning photo to appear on the pass.
The White House dismissed the suit as frivolous.

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Historical Context

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 established guidelines for national park passes, emphasizing the importance of representative photography. This law emerged from a growing public demand for better management of federal lands, a trend that began with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. The Center for Biological Diversity's lawsuit against President Trump highlights ongoing conflicts between environmental advocacy and federal land policies.

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Center Sues Trump

Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration to block Trump's image on 2026 America the Beautiful park pass after the winning Glacier National Park photo was replaced with a portrait of Trump and George Washington.
The suit argues this violates Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which requires the winning photo to appear on the pass.
The White House dismissed the suit as frivolous.

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