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Hawaii Judge Restores Ocean Protections, Halting Commercial Fishing in Pacific National Monument After Environmentalists’ Challenge

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HONOLULU — A federal judge in Hawaii has supported environmental advocates by ordering a halt to commercial fishing in a vast area of the Pacific Ocean, a move that challenges an earlier decision made under the Trump administration to roll back ocean protections. The ruling affects the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, a designated area that shelters various marine species such as turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals. Environmental organizations argue that longline fishing, which uses baited hooks on lines stretching up to 60 miles, poses a significant threat to these vulnerable species. In 2017, … Read more

Court Ruling Paves the Way for Trump’s Board Member Dismissals Amid CPB Legal Challenge

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s (CPB) efforts to prevent former President Donald Trump from removing its board members. In a decision released Sunday, Judge Randolph Moss found that the CPB did not provide sufficient evidence to warrant a preliminary injunction against Trump’s actions. The ruling underscores an ongoing dispute over board appointments at the CPB, a key entity that provides federal funding to public media organizations. The case centers on Trump’s attempt to remove Tom Rothman, the head of Sony Pictures, along with board members … Read more

Conservation Coalition Steps In to Protect 3.5 Million Acres Amid Timber Industry’s Legal Challenge

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A coalition of conservation organizations has stepped into a legal battle that could jeopardize the protected status of nearly 3.5 million acres of land across California, Oregon, and Washington. This land is part of a broader ecosystem critical for the survival of the northern spotted owl, a species already under threat. Tom Wheeler, executive director of the Arcata-based Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), criticized the timber industry for its ongoing attempts to manipulate legal frameworks to promote logging on public lands. “We have stood up for the northern spotted owls and science for decades, and … Read more

Federal Government Takes Aim at Colorado’s Immigration Policies in Major Legal Challenge

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DENVER — The Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of Colorado and Denver city officials regarding immigration policies, alleging that local laws obstruct federal immigration enforcement. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a lawsuit targeting the state and the City and County of Denver, with officials including Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Sheriff Elias Diggins, and the Denver City Council named as defendants. The lawsuit claims that Colorado’s and Denver’s “sanctuary laws” infringe upon the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. It contends that these regulations improperly intervene … Read more