Alliance for the Wild Rockies, et al. v. Hammond et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:25-cv-00012

Court:

Montana

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Brian Morris

Government Agencies

  1. July 22, 2026

    Judge Won't Pause Bison Plan Fight For New NEPA Review

    A Montana federal judge says the U.S. Department of the Interior can't pause challenges to its Yellowstone National Park bison management plan while the agency prepares a supplemental environmental impact statement, finding the conservation group plaintiffs would suffer a hardship if the proceedings were put on hold.

  2. July 02, 2026

    Yellowstone Bison Plan Ignores Disease Report, Groups Say

    In a motion for summary judgment, two environmental groups asked a Montana federal judge to order the U.S. Department of the Interior to revise a management plan for bison in Yellowstone National Park they say violates federal law.

  3. May 11, 2026

    Feds Look To Halt Yellowstone Bison Cases For NEPA Review

    The U.S. Department of the Interior has asked a Montana district court to pause litigation challenging bison management at Yellowstone National Park, saying it intends to issue a supplemental analysis that will update the plan's final environmental impact statement.