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UPDATED: Suit over sea turtles dismissed by federal judge

A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed the civil complaint against state and federal agencies and their officials filed by the N.C. Fisheries Association and Carteret County Fisherman’s Association. Jerry Schill, NCFA president, said they were very disappointed to hear about the dismissal. Mr. Schill said he thinks that those who might applaud the dismissal should read it and ask: if the associations don’t have standing to sue over the ESA, who does? Read the rest here 8/7/2015 12:49