Big news in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Case: State of Louisiana v. Biden Administration
"The Plaintiff States have satisfied all four elements required for a preliminary injunction to be issued. After considering all factors, this Court has determined that a preliminary injunction should be issued by Plaintiff States against the Government Defendants. The Court will now address the geographic scope. This Court does not favor nationwide injunctions unless absolutely necessary. However, it is necessary here because of the need for uniformity. The Agency Defendants’ lease sales are located on public lands and in offshore waters across the nation. Uniformity is needed despite this Court’s reluctance to issue a nationwide injunction. Therefore, the scope of this injunction shall be nationwide" For more information on Bureau of Land Management leasing please contract Jennifer E. Krieg at 405.286.9326 or jkrieg@reagansmith.com
Read More Here: Louisiana et al v Biden et al, 2:21-cv-00778, No. 139 (W.D.La. Jun. 15, 2021) (docketalarm.com)