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Litigation is a critical aspect of the American Wild Horse Campaign's (AWHC) efforts to protect wild horses and burros from harmful government actions. AWHC engages in legal battles to uphold the rights of these iconic animals as mandated by the Wild Free-Roaming Wild Horses and Burros Act of 1971. Through strategic lawsuits, AWHC collaborates with partners and legal experts to challenge unjust policies and practices, setting important legal precedents that affirm the Bureau of Land Management's responsibility to manage wild horse populations without resorting to inhumane roundups or removals. Their litigation history includes significant victories that protect wild horses from commercial interests and ensure their preservation on public lands.