/tags/migratory-bird-treaty-act Migratory Bird Treaty Act en-US Copyright Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:55:45 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-09/biden-moves-to-make-it-illegal-again-to-accidentally-kill-migratory-birds The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former President Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:55:45 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-09/biden-moves-to-make-it-illegal-again-to-accidentally-kill-migratory-birds Nathan Rott /news-partners/2020-08-12/eagles-and-mockingbirds-catch-a-break-as-judge-strikes-down-trump-bird-opinion In 2017, the Trump administration scaled back protections of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A federal judge has now struck down the rule change — and cited To Kill a Mockingbirdin so doing. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:07:32 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-12/eagles-and-mockingbirds-catch-a-break-as-judge-strikes-down-trump-bird-opinion Gabriela Saldivia