UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF REPTILE KEEPERS, INC. v. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Case typeLitigation
Case number1:26-cv-00565
CourtD.D.C.
JudgeTrevor N. McFadden
Date filed2/19/2026

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The United States Association of Reptile Keepers challenges a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule under the Lacey Act restricting interstate transport of certain constrictor snakes. Plaintiffs argue the rule exceeds statutory authority and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Filed in the D.D.C. before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The case raises questions about federal wildlife regulation and agency rulemaking power.

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UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF REPTILE KEEPERS, INC.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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