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Trump Administration Calls on “God Squad” to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
The Trump administration today announced its intent to convene the Endangered Species Committee — colloquially known as the “God Squad”— on March 31, 2026, to consider an exemption under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for oil and gas-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils 2025 Conservation Report Card for 119th Congress
Defenders of Wildlife today released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session.
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Defenders of Wildlife Sues FWS Over Extensive FOIA Request Delays
Defenders of Wildlife today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, citing the agency’s extensive delay in fulfilling eight Freedom of Information Act requests related to land exchanges within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Press Releases
Endangered Species are New Focus in Legal Case against Kentucky’s Water Quality Protections, EPA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2014 Endangered Species are New Focus in Legal Case against Kentucky’s Water Quality Protections, EPA LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Today, a
Last 250-300 Wolverines in Lower-48 Denied Protection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 Last 250-300 Wolverines in Lower-48 Denied Protection WASHINGTON – The U.S
Defenders of Wildlife Opens New Northwest Office in Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 11, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 Defenders of Wildlife Opens New Northwest Office in Seattle: Longtime
Court Demands Long Term Plan for NC 12 on the Outer Banks
Appellate Court sends case back to district court for reconsideration CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Wednesday, August 6) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Bill Weakening Wildlife Protections Comes Closer to Becoming Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 Bill Weakening Wildlife Protections Comes Closer to Becoming Law WASHINGTON— The
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