The Interior Department announced Thursday it will strip endangered species protections from the gray wolf.
Environmental groups vowed to challenge the decision in court, saying it violates the Endangered Species Act by ignoring the “best available science.” If Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidency, his administration could seek to overturn the move.
“Today’s action reflects the Trump administration’s continued commitment to species conservation based on the parameters of the law and the best scientific and commercial data available,” said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
The announcement “simply reflects the determination ...