5th Circuit Judges in Drilling Moratorium Case Have Oil Ties, Report Says
July 8th, 2010
The Obama administration’s appeal of a decision blocking a six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico comes before the 5th Circuit today. Just in time for the hearing, the Alliance for Justice has issued a report highlighting the past work and present investments of 5th Circuit judges. Among its findings: Two judges on the panel repeatedly represented the oil and gas industries while in private practice.
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5th Circuit Judges in Drilling Moratorium Case Have Oil Ties, Report Says