Natural Resources Defense Council et al v. Bureau of Land Management et al

  1. January 06, 2021

    Alaska Judge Refuses To Stop Arctic Refuge Lease Sale

    An Alaska federal court has refused to block the Trump administration's first lease sale for oil and gas exploration and production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain on the eve of the auction, finding that any "ground-disturbing activities" will require future approvals.

  2. December 16, 2020

    Groups Seek Block On Arctic Refuge Oil, Gas Leasing

    An Alaska Native group and a host of environmental organizations have asked a federal judge to halt the sale of oil and gas leases and seismic exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, claiming the Trump administration is hurrying to put the leasing program in place before the change in presidential administrations.

  3. August 25, 2020

    Tribe And Green Groups Seek To Block Alaska Refuge Drilling

    An Alaska Native tribe and 12 environmental groups have filed suit to block drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of two similar challenges brought Monday in Alaska federal court against federal environmental agencies.