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Federal Magistrate Recommended Dismissal of Challenge to Portland Restrictions on Fossil Fuel Terminals

Challenge to the City of Portland laws and policies that allegedly prohibit new fuel-export infrastructure in the City.

Montana v. City of Portland

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Oregon Federal Court Dismissed Dormant Commerce Clause Challenge to Portland Restrictions on Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals

Magistrate Recommended Dismissal (Again) of Dormant Commerce Clause Challenge to Portland Fossil Fuel Terminal Restrictions

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Montana v. City of Portland - complaint

Oregon Federal Court Dismissed Claims Challenging Portland Restrictions on Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals

Lawsuit in Oregon Federal Court Challenged Portland’s Restrictions on Fuel-Export Infrastructure

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Federal Magistrate Recommended Dismissal of Challenge to Portland Restrictions on Fossil Fuel Terminals

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