Learn more about “Legal Challenges”
Legal challenges are a critical aspect of the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) efforts to protect wild horses and burros from harmful government actions. AWHC actively engages in litigation to uphold the rights of these iconic animals, ensuring compliance with federal laws such as the Wild Free-Roaming Wild Horses and Burros Act of 1971. Through strategic lawsuits, AWHC has successfully set legal precedents that affirm the Bureau of Land Management's discretion in managing wild horse populations without resorting to inhumane roundups or removals. These legal battles not only defend the horses' rights but also aim to promote humane population control methods, such as fertility control, as alternatives to traditional management practices.
