Top Alaska court takes up lawsuit challenging trans-Alaska gas pipeline law

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 628

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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The Alaska Supreme Court is considering whether to advance a lawsuit that claims the Alaska Constitution conflicts with a state law that directs construction of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

On Wednesday, the court’s justices — minus Chief Justice Susan Carney, who is recovering from surgery — heard oral arguments from plaintiffs who believe any pipeline built under the law would result in so much climate change that it would unconstitutionally degrade hunting …

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