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Nevada takes federal government to court over Colorado River water use plan

NPR | By Paul Boger
Published August 25, 2026 at 2:43 AM MDT

Nevada is suing over cuts the Trump administration has mandated it take in its Colorado River use. The suit alleges that Nevada faces an unfair burden compared to other states in water restrictions.

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