A federal court ruling to remove self-described “sagebrush rebel” William Perry Pendley as acting Bureau of Land Management chief is receiving mixed reviews from legal scholars.
The scholars said the decision could be far-reaching, but at least one of them warned it may also be too broad. The ruling is expected to jeopardize many of the decisions Pendley made as acting bureau director, particularly including land use plans governing oil and gas development in Montana, but it’s unclear how many will be tossed out.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana ruled Sept. 25 that Pendley illegally served ...
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