Samoan Groups Challenge Planned Deep-Sea Mining Leases

By Crystal Owens · October 20, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT

A Samoan council of chiefs and leaders from American Samoa's Manu'a Islands and two community groups are asking a Hawaiian federal court to block a plan to sell leases that will...

To view the full article, register now.

Documents

Case Information

Case Title

Faleula o le Manu'atele, et al v. Marine Minerals Administration, et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-00543

Court

Hawaii

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

October 19, 2026