“We stand with hunters, anglers, outdoor businesses, conservationists, and millions of Americans who recognize that federal public lands are a shared national treasure, managed for the benefit of all. Federal laws like the National Environmental Policy Act protect these lands for public access, ecological health, and wildlife conservation.

“States, by contrast, lack the funding, resources, and legal frameworks to manage vast landscapes responsibly. Transferring ownership would lead to diminished protections, increased risk of privatization, destruction, and reduced public access for Latino communities. Instead of solving management challenges, this proposal would exacerbate existing problems, leaving states unable to handle the financial and operational demands of these lands.

“Collaboration, not division, is the path forward. For decades, federal agencies and states have worked together to manage public lands, balancing ecological protection with sustainable use. Doubling down on cooperation, not litigation, is the only way to ensure these lands remain accessible and protected for future generations. 

“We call on the Supreme Court to reject this case and for leaders across the country to reaffirm their commitment to keeping public lands in public hands. The legacy of our National Parks, forests, and wildlife refuges is too precious to gamble with.”