Two lawsuits challenge Trump administration’s plans for oil drilling in Alaska petroleum reserve

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 443

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A newly filed lawsuit and a revived six-year-old case from environmental groups and an Alaska Native organization are challenging the Trump administration’s proposal to open more parts of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and gas drilling.

On Tuesday, Grandmothers Growing Goodness and The Wilderness Society filed suit against the U.S. Department of the Interior, alleging that the department’s development plan for the reserve violates proper procedure and federal law.

That suit was filed …

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