Court won't halt Makah whale hunt

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002

A federal judge in Washington on Friday refused to halt the Makah Nation's whale hunt until a lawsuit filed by animal-rights activists can be heard.

U.S. District Judge Franklin Burgess said the tribe's rights under an 1855 treaty outweigh the activists' complaints. He declined to extend a 10-day temporary injunction into a permanent one.

Get the Story:
Judge throws out attempt to halt Makah whaling (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5/18)

Relevant Links:
The Makah Nation - http://www.makah.com

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