"We regard this action by the Department of Justice as a serious interference with AP's constitutional rights to gather and report the news, " he told Holder.
Traditional industries such as steel and chemical makers are opposed to any action because they are afraid it will create a precedent for what they see as interference with free market dynamics that will only add costs to their balance sheets.
Solicitor Rhian Morgan said the action was being brought under the Law of Private Nuisance on the grounds of the residents having "unreasonable interference with enjoying their property".