Biden Moves To Make It Illegal (Again) To Accidentally Kill Migratory Birds
The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former president Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction.
The Biden administration is moving to restore protections for migratory birds that were loosened under former president Donald Trump — a back-and-forth centering on the question of when it's illegal to kill them.
The Interior Department rescinded a controversial Trump-era legal opinion Monday that limited the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It also said it will soon propose a rule to replace
