Judge temporarily blocks opening of horse slaughter plants

Monday, August 5, 2013  

A federal judge temporarily blocked two horse slaughtering plants from opening in response to a lawsuit that has drawn tribal interest.

The Department of Agriculture issued permits to one facility in New Mexico and another in Iowa. Judge M. Christine Armijo, however, indicated that a full environmental review wasn't conducted.

Tribes across the nation have supported the USDA in issuing the permits. But some tribal members are opposed to the idea.

Further hearings are expected.

Get the Story:
Judge halts planned opening of horse slaughterhouse (The Ruidoso News 8/5)
Federal judge temporarily blocks planned opening of 2 horse slaughter plants (AP 8/2)

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