# California condor, grizzly bear, humpback whale, bald eagle, piping plover

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-09**: States file lawsuits — Democratic attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, D.C. file two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's ESA rule changes.
- **2026**: Interior and Commerce final rules announced — Final rules narrow the ESA 'harm' definition, end default protections for newly threatened species, and require consideration of business objections before critical habitat designations.
- **1973**: Endangered Species Act enacted — Congress enacts the landmark conservation law credited with saving the California condor, grizzly bear and humpback whale.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 20 States and DC Sue Over ESA 'Harm' Redefinition in 2 Lawsuits
2026-09-12 14:45:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Democratic AGs from 20 states and D.C. challenge two final Trump administration rules that narrow the ESA's 'harm' definition and strip default protections for newly threatened species. The suits argue the rules exceed statutory authority and contradict congressional intent.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/20-states-dc-sue-esa-harm-redefinition-legal

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