Environmental Law 
Environmental laws frustrate Border Patrol – Wichita Eagle
WASHINGTON — Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife — and …
GOP pushes for waiver of enviro laws at border – Nogales International
Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S. Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife – and illegal immigrants … Continue reading
GOP seeks waiver of environmental laws at borders – Missoulian
WASHINGTON – Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife – and illegal … Continue reading
The Frankenstein monster of environmental laws – Washington Examiner
It was a “dream law” designed to save “charismatic megafauna,” as witty environmentalists first called it. And indeed who could idly stand by without supporting the Endangered Species Act in its great task of snatching the symbolic bald eagle or … Continue reading
Bill would let Border Patrol waive environmental laws in MT – kpax
HELENA- A bill aimed at giving the U.S. Border Patrol the authority to waive certain environmental protection laws has some Montanans concerned. Supporters of the bill say the National Security & Federal Lands Protection Act gives the Border …
Occupy the Environment – Huffingtonpost.com
I have been very concerned about the growing power of corporations to railroad existing environmental laws and to prevent new environmental safeguards. I wrote in The Huffington Post about my fears that the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United would … Continue reading
GOP Seeks Waiver of Environmental Laws at Border – FOX News
WASHINGTON – Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife — and …
GOP seeking waiver of environmental laws at border – Oregonian
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of lawmakers are working to give Border Patrol agents unfettered access to all federal lands within 100 miles of the border with Mexico and Canada to fight illegal immigration. Federal agents must follow environmental … Continue reading
Lawmakers say environmental laws should be waived for Border Patrol operations – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife — and illegal … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Easing up on the border – Register-Guard
State and local laws in the areas also would be overridden. The sponsor of the bill, Republican Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, says the waivers for the Border Patrol are needed because existing environmental laws are interfering with border security. … Continue reading
