Cliven Bundy

Cliven Bundy is a Nevada cattle rancher known for his standoff with federal authorities in 2014 over unpaid fees for grazing cattle on public land. He argues that the federal government overreaches its authority and that states should manage land. This confrontation drew national attention, highlighting issues of land use, property rights, and government authority. Bundy’s actions sparked debates on ranchers' rights and federal land management policies, attracting both supporters and critics, and raising questions about the balance between individual rights and federal regulations. His situation is emblematic of ongoing tensions over land ownership in the American West.