Judge Rules Against California’s Ban on Crocodile, Alligator Products

An alligator is seen at the Gator Park in the Florida Everglades, on May 17, 2006. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

A federal judge has ruled against California’s ban on selling and importing alligator and crocodile products.

U.S. District Court Chief Judge Kimberly Mueller issued the ruling March 6, more than three years after Louisiana joined retailers across the nation to sue the state for its decision to criminalize the products.