Sitka Tribe of Alaska v. State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and Southeast Herring Conservation Alliance

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s denial of the Sitka Tribe’s preliminary injunction, its constitutional claim, and its request for attorney’s fees. The Court held that article VIII, §4 of the Alaska Constitution does not impose a duty on the Department of Fish and Game to provide all relevant information to the Board, that the injunction claim was moot and not reviewable under the public‑interest exception, and that no party was the overall prevailing party for fee awards.