Environmental Groups Take Trump Administration’s ‘God Squad’ to Court

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By By Wyatt MyskowApr 16, 2026, 4:24 pm255 ptsTop
The Endangered Species Committee, known as the God Squad, issued a rare exemption from compliance with the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. By Wyatt Myskow Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf…

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