Feds Have Power Over Okla. Reservation Mining, Judge Says

By David Holtzman · November 9, 2022, 9:03 PM EST

An Oklahoma federal judge on Wednesday denied the state government's claim that it retains authority over surface mining on the Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee and Choctaw Native American reservations despite a law...

To view the full article, register now.

Documents

Case Information

Case Title

Oklahoma State of et al v. United States Department of the Interior et al

Case Number

5:21-cv-00719

Court

Oklahoma Western

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

July 16, 2021