Nevada sues Trump administration over mandated water reduction

Nevada Attorney General Michelle Briggs filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its plan to reduce water use from the Colorado River.

The state seeks to block plans for significant water use restrictions over the next decade.

The state of Nevada is suing the federal government over its plans for Colorado River water use reductions, saying its cuts are too steep. Nevada sued Monday after the federal government finalized its 10-year framework for planned cuts on Friday.  The Colorado River provides water for agricultural, municipal and indust

The state of Nevada is suing to challenge the Trump administration's new plan for dealing with water shortages along the Colorado River.