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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002

Opponents of a Washington tribe's whale hunt were back in court on Monday.

Animal-rights activists claim the Makah Nation's hunt violates environmental law. They sued the National Marine Fisheries Service.

In August, a federal judge dismissed the suit. The activists appealed to the Ninth Circuit.

Get the Story:
Whale hunt fight hits appeals court (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10/29)

Relevant Documents:
Makah Whaling Environmental Assessment (NMFS)

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

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