A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said in Thursday's ruling that the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to show wolf populations could be sustained in the Midwest and portions of the West without protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Federal officials had argued that the wolves were resilient enough to bounce back even if intensive hunting led to numbers dropping sharply, according to the Associated Press,
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judge denies request by Danny Masterson to have rape charges dismissedAn L.A. Superior Court Judge said he found there was sufficient evidence to allow the case against the former 'That '70s Show' actor to proceed.
Read more »
18-year-old woman accused of killing Cleveland police officer faces judge for unrelated arson chargeThe 18-year-old woman charged in an array of crimes, including the murder of a Cleveland police officer, is due in court on Thursday morning for an unrelated arson incident.
Read more »
Judge Dismisses Charges Against 3 LAPD Officers Accused Of Falsifying RecordsIn the ruling Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said there was not sufficient probable cause to proceed with the case. An advisor to LA County District Attorney George Gascón said the DA's Office is now weighing its options.
Read more »
Nanny accused of breaking infant’s legs gets new trial due to errors by police, judgeOne Supreme Court justice warned that police in the Garden State are “on notice.'
Read more »