Robert Anderson

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.

The Trump administration removed federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts argue states lack the necessary laws and resources to prevent habitat destruction, leading to lawsuits from environmental groups and tribal nations.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for critical habitats of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts and states argue that most lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, risking species survival.