motion for summary judgment

Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - motion for summary judgment

Challenge to withdrawal of proposal to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine as threatened.


Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell

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Montana Federal Court Said Fish and Wildlife Service Ignored Science When It Withdrew Proposal to List North American Wolverine as Threatened

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Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - reply

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Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - response

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Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - memorandum

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Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - motion to intervene

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Defenders of Wildlife v. Jewell - motion for summary judgment

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