Jun 13, 2014
Lawsuit Update On Wednesday, June 11, USARK filed its opposition to a motion by FWS to dismiss its lawsuit. USARK has challenged the Service’s listing of the Burmese python, Indian python, Northern African python, Southern African Python and Yellow anaconda as...
Jun 6, 2014
Lawsuit Update In case you missed the last update, USFWS has renewed its motion to dismiss in response to the amended complaint filed by USARK, as expected. FWS has again challenged USARK’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) standing by demanding more...
May 10, 2014
Lawsuit Update USARK has filed our amended complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief. You can view the file at www.usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/First-Amended-Complaint.pdf. We will have additional updates as they become available. Pro-Herp Radio Show...
May 8, 2014
ALERT: Illinois SB 902 SB 902 is a pro-herp bill that has the support of Illinois herpers. This bill was tabled at the May 6 hearing and has been rescheduled for May 13. The “Herptile-Herps Act” would move herps into their own area of the code and would...
Mar 20, 2014
Status: Signed into law by Governor. Effective 1/1/15. (View the final text HERE.) 6/27/14: Sent to Governor. 5/30/14: Passed Concurrence in Senate. Vote of 51-1. It has now passed both houses and awaits signature by Governor Quinn. 5/19/14: Passed in the House with a...
Mar 19, 2014
FWS has filed their reply to support their motion to dismiss USARK’s complaint. Below is a summary, as well as what will happen next. The reply can be found at www.usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3.19.14-FWS-Reply-Dkt_17_Governments_Reply_re_MtD.pdf. Lacey...
