Legal blow for Trump plans to open up acreage

Federal judge overturns US President's executive order to reverse Obama-enacted protection for areas off Alaska and Atlantic coast

Decision: acting US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt (left) and US President Donald Trump — Decision: acting US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt (left) and US President Donald TrumpPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Julia Martinez

Houston

Published 3 April 2019, 18:36Updated 3 April 2019, 18:58

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