OPINION: Ruling on Pacific Islands Marine Reserve Must Hold
Honolulu's federal District Court struck a blow for the defense of ocean conservation with a ruling that protects the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. The opinion effectively blocks an initiative by President Trump to lift the ban on commercial fishing in parts of the national marine preserve.
The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Micah W.J. Smith also defended the process of consulting citizens and crafting rules that resonate with those voices. This is a process that involved many in Hawaii and should be respected...
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