Inola Residents File Lawsuit Against Department of Energy Regarding Planned Aluminum Smelter

Residents near the proposed Inola aluminum smelter in Oklahoma are taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Energy. They are suing the agency for allegedly granting federal funding without conducting a necessary site-specific environmental review. The lawsuit asserts that significant changes have been made to the project, including its location, size, and ownership, since the initial approval. The plaintiffs are requesting the court to overturn some approvals from the Energy Department and to halt federal funding for construction until a comprehensive environmental review is conducted.