DOI Says Okla. Has No Coal Mine Authority On Tribal Lands

By Clark Mindock · January 25, 2022, 4:02 PM EST

The federal government is pushing back on Oklahoma's claims it illegally took away the state's authority over coal mining on Muscogee (Creek) Nation lands, arguing that federal surface mining laws clearly...

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Documents

Response

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

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