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March 25, 2020 | Article

Standing Rock Tribe Wins in Court After Years of Perseverance

A federal judge struck down permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline, even after COVID-19 precautions led to an unconventional day in court.

March 25, 2020 | Explainer

FAQ: Standing Rock Litigation

What’s happening now in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s lawsuit challenging the Dakota Access Pipeline.

March 25, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Prevails as Federal Judge Strikes Down DAPL Permits

Decision cites risks of pipeline spills to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

March 25, 2020 | Legal Document

Court Decision: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Summary Judgment

As the Court thus cannot find that the Army Corps has adequately discharged its duties under that statute, it will remand the matter to the agency to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.

March 18, 2020 | Legal Document

Complaint: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling

Proposed Second Supplemental Complaint. The supplemental complaint over the March 18, 2020, offshore auction follows similar lawsuits in 2018 and 2019 that say federal officials illegally expanded Gulf drilling without fully analyzing the risks to people, wildlife or the environment.The complaint is filed by Earthjustice on behalf of Healthy Gulf, Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity.

March 18, 2020 | Legal Document

Legal Document: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling

Motion for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint. The supplemental complaint over the March 18, 2020, offshore auction follows similar lawsuits in 2018 and 2019 that say federal officials illegally expanded Gulf drilling without fully analyzing the risks to people, wildlife or the environment.The complaint is filed by Earthjustice on behalf of Healthy Gulf, Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity.

March 18, 2020 | Press Release

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling

Ruling expected soon, as groups file new complaint over offshore leases

March 18, 2020 | Explainer

DAPL Update: Tribe Asks Court to Shut Down DAPL Due to Failed Remand; Massive Pipeline Expansion Planned

Earthjustice attorney Jan Hasselman explains the significance of the legal development.

March 17, 2020 | Press Release

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Returns to Court in Legal Challenge to DAPL

Ongoing court battle reflects unwavering commitment to protecting water and defending Mother Earth

February 25, 2020 | Legal Document

Opinion: Kern County CEQA violations

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern approved an ordinance to streamline the permitting process for new oil and gas wells and certified an environmental impact report as compliant with CEQA. The plantiffs sued, alleging many CEQA violations. This opinion addresses CEQA violations involving water, agricultural land, and noise.

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