Riverkeeper, Inc. et al v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:20-cv-06572

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Jed S. Rakoff

  1. June 03, 2021

    EPA Didn't Violate Species Act In COVID-19 Policy, Judge Says

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday tossed green groups' lawsuit alleging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency violated the Endangered Species Act by issuing a policy temporarily suspending some compliance obligations during the coronavirus pandemic.

  2. August 18, 2020

    EPA Accused Of Violating Species Law With COVID-19 Policy

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allegedly violated the Endangered Species Act by issuing a policy temporarily suspending some compliance obligations during the coronavirus crisis without ensuring it wouldn't jeopardize protected wildlife, green groups said Tuesday.

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