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FoA sues Trump administration to get ESA protections for ancient mariner—the Atlantic horseshoe crab—exploited for decades

Friends of Animals has sued the Trump administration for its misguided, negligent decision not to protect Atlantic horseshoe crabs under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Oct. 28. “The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) cannot keep ignoring the warning signs for […]

News on October 28, 2026

Help us resist the roadless rule rollback and protect essential wild places

News on August 31, 2026

Wild Horse Victories

News on August 24, 2026

Cheers: Federal judge blocks deal that would’ve allowed a road to be built through Alaskan wildlife refuge

News on August 20, 2026

We need your help asking Congress to reign in this administration’s attacks on the ESA

News on August 17, 2026

Ospreys send another warning message

News on August 14, 2026

Utah prairie dogs win major court victory thanks to Friends of Animals

News on August 13, 2026