The Obama administration’s decision to reject the proposed Ambler mining road in northwest Alaska is causing legal threats and political outrage among the project’s supporters on Capitol Hill. The decision officially blocks proponents of the 211-mile industrial road, which would have traversed federally managed land and required government approval. This decision is seen as a victory for tribes and environmental groups who believe a federal decision in their favor would bolster their position. However, challenges are mounting.

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