Former Governor Richardson Applauds Court Victory that Blocks Horse Slaughter SANTA FE, NM-The Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife, founded by former Governor Bill Richardson and Robert Redford, is applauding today’s decision by a federal court judge to grant a restraining order blocking horse slaughterhouses from reopening in the United States. The Foundation was one of several plaintiffs seeking to stop horse slaughter through a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture that claimed the agency did not conduct appropriate environmental reviews before giving horse slaughterhouses the green light to open. “This is a huge victory for those of us who adamantly oppose horse slaughter, the animals that we are working so hard to protect, and the environment” Former Governor Richardson said. “However, this fight isn’t over. The Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife will continue to seek an all out federal ban on horse slaughter, as well as urge officials to find new horse rescue and retirement solutions.” ###
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:29:01 +0000
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