Two months ago, a federal judge said the trade was illegal because it violated two separate federal laws, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
"Administrative Procedure Act"
A judge blocked a Trump plan for a controversial road through an Alaska wildlife refuge. Now the administration is appealing.
The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that blocked plans to build a long-sought road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Chilkat Indian Village and conservation groups sue BLM over mine exploration permitting near Haines
The Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, Lynn Canal Conservation and Rivers Without Borders filed suit against BLM over A mining exploration project near Haines.