Oceans

David Henkin, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “So far, we’re not expecting that much is going to come of this request. But if it does, we’re prepared to go to court. President Trump is without executive authority to open up monuments to fishing, and can’t dismantle them in a piecemeal fashion.”

Sarah Burt, Attorney, International Program: “This particular case may be over but the plaintiffs’ advocacy in protecting their homes, culture, and way of life is not. They are continuing to work in Japan to protect their communities from the militarization that’s taking place in Okinawa and that work will continue.”