‘God Squad’ withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 501

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Environmental groups are joining an effort to block rules from President Donald Trump’s administration exempting energy companies drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from legal protections for endangered species.

‘God Squad’ exempts entire Gulf of Mexico oil industry from endangered species rules

Last month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asked for an exemption to the Endangered Species Act, on the basis of national security, to drill for oil and gas in the …

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