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BLM's Horse Removal Sparks Legal Battle in Wyoming

9/5/2025

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to remove about 3,600 free-roaming horses from 2.1 million acres in southwest Wyoming, starting October 13, 2025.
Friends of Animals has filed a lawsuit against the BLM, arguing the removal is illegal and unjustified.
The 10th Circuit Court previously ruled the BLM's plan conflicts with the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Advocates are concerned about ecological impacts and potential legal consequences if the BLM continues.

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Story summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to remove about 3,600 free-roaming horses from 2.1 million acres in southwest Wyoming, starting October 13, 2025.
Friends of Animals has filed a lawsuit against the BLM, arguing the removal is illegal and unjustified.
The 10th Circuit Court previously ruled the BLM's plan conflicts with the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Advocates are concerned about ecological impacts and potential legal consequences if the BLM continues.