Conservation groups asking judge to halt offshore drilling on SC coast during lawsuit

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The battle against offshore drilling in South Carolina continues.

Conservation groups that have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to prevent offshore drilling along the coast are now asking for a judge to issue an injunction against making preparations. This includes seismic air gun blasting, until the case is heard.

Last month, a judge halted issuance of testing permits during the partial government shutdown.