Twenty US states and Washington DC have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new environmental rules that, according to the states, could threaten endangered animals. The legal challenge marks a significant clash between state governments and the federal administration over environmental policy and wildlife protection standards. Details of the specific rules and the states' arguments are outlined in the suit.
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