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

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
Jill McLaughlin
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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.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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