alt Hacker NewsIs this relevant in 2026? Are people still claiming land via the 1877 Desert Land Act?
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tekla • yesterday at 2:11 PM
Do you think laws go away just because they're old?
The Colorado River compact came into effect in 1922 and I'm almost surprised literal fist fights haven't erupted over it during the modern negotiations.
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Yet it's still active. As a pure anecdote, I know of someone doing it right now.
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/Desert%20Land%20Entr...