A bill dropped Thursday by Utah Sen. Mike Lee proposes to open all federal land within 100 miles of the country’s northern and southern borders, including wilderness areas, to roads, border agents, motorized boats, clear-cutting, and even structures.⁠ ⁠ Lee and his cosigners say the bill would allow border agents to more effectively manage illegal immigration into the country. Sportsmen say the bill would completely overhaul the Wilderness Act and “defile” public lands. If passed, the bill says it will allow the Department of Homeland Security to “construct and maintain roads” in wilderness areas, “use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment,” and “deploy tactical infrastructure,” which the bill defines as observation points, remote video surveillance systems, motion sensors, vehicle barriers, fences, and roads, bridges. The 100-mile buffer also includes places like Glacier National Park, which borders Canada.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #publicland ...