Tribes, environmental groups sue over ESA rule change

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  Washington tribes and environmental organizations filed lawsuits in U. S. District Court for Western Washington“The two separate lawsuits, filed in U.S. District Court for Western Washington, challenge the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the legal definition of the word “harm” as used under the Endangered Species Act.”
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  The lawsuits were filed on Tuesday“Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act rules defy scientific research and pave the way for the destruction of important wildlife habitat.”
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  The lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's decision to rescind the legal definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act“The two separate lawsuits, filed in U.S. District Court for Western Washington, challenge the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the legal definition of the word “harm” as used under the Endangered Species Act.”
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  The Department of the Interior announced the rule change on July 10“In a July 10 announcement , the Department of the Interior said the new rule would reduce permitting requirements and compliance costs for farmers, landowners and energy producers.”
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  The rule change would reduce permitting requirements and compliance costs for farmers, landowners, and energy producers“In a July 10 announcement, the Department of the Interior said the new rule would reduce permitting requirements and compliance costs for farmers, landowners and energy producers.”
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  Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the change 'restores common sense'“"For years, federal agencies abused the ESA to obstruct lawful land use and burden American families and businesses," said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. "This action restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed."”
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  Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the change respects private property“"For years, federal agencies abused the ESA to obstruct lawful land use and burden American families and businesses," said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. "This action restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed."”
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  The tribes and environmental groups argue the rule change poses greater risks for species like salmon“But the environmental groups and tribes contend that the change will pose greater risks for species like salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears and northern spotted owls.”
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  The tribes and environmental groups argue the rule change poses greater risks for species like steelhead“But the environmental groups and tribes contend that the change will pose greater risks for species like salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears and northern spotted owls.”
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  The tribes and environmental groups argue the rule change poses greater risks for species like grizzly bears“But the environmental groups and tribes contend that the change will pose greater risks for species like salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears and northern spotted owls.”
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  The tribes and environmental groups argue the rule change poses greater risks for species like northern spotted owls“But the environmental groups and tribes contend that the change will pose greater risks for species like salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears and northern spotted owls.”
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  The rule change is based on a 2024 Supreme Court ruling“The rule is underpinned by a 2024 Supreme Court ruling, according to the Department of the Interior announcement.”
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  The rule change is based on a Supreme Court ruling according to the Department of the Interior“The rule is underpinned by a 2024 Supreme Court ruling, according to the Department of the Interior announcement.”
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  The lawsuits are ongoingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The lawsuits will determine whether the rule change will be upheld or overturnedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.