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Ninth Circuit Oral Argument in Oak Flat Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Briefs are here.

Ninth Circuit Briefs in Apache Stronghold v. United States

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Apache Stronghold Opening Brief

NCAI Brief

Religious Liberty Groups Brief

Religious Liberty Law Scholars Brief

USDA Brief

US Answer Brief

Reply

Case tag here.

USDA Pulls Environmental Impact Statement on Oak Flat/Resolution Copper Mine [updated with CA9 Order Denying Stay Pending Appeal]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the press release from Rep. Raúl Grijalva on the matter. Gizmodo coverage here.

And the briefs in Apache Stronghold v. United States (9th Cir.):

Emergency Motion

Federal Opposition

Religious Groups Amicus Brief

Religious Liberty Scholars Amicus Brief

Tribal Amicus Brief

Lower court materials here.

Update:

CA9 Order Denying Stay

Federal Court Declines to Enjoin Oak Flat Mining Project

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order in Apache Stronghold v. United States (D. Ariz.):

57 DCT Order

Briefs here.