Judge Dismisses Wyoming Lawsuit Demanding More Wild Horse Roundups

CHEYENNE — A recent ruling by a federal judge has significant implications for the management of wild horse populations in Wyoming. The lawsuit filed by Wyoming officials aimed to compel the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct immediate roundups of several overpopulated wild horse herds in the state's western regions. However, the court's decision underscores the discretionary power of the BLM in managing these herds.

U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal dismissed the lawsuit, stating that the BLM is not legally required to round up horses simply because they are deemed overpopulated. This ruling came after requests to dismiss the case were filed by the Interior Department and wild horse advocacy groups, including the American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign).

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