Trump's Wildlife Wager: Weakening Protections for Endangered Species Twenty US states have joined forces to sue the Trump administration over its recent changes to the federal Endangered Species Act.
The lawsuit is a significant escalation of tensions between state governments and the White House, with far reaching implications for conservation efforts.
At issue are new rules issued by the interior and commerce departments that redefine "harm" in a way that allows activities such as oil drilling and mining to proceed even if they harm protected animals.