Florida fishermen challenge severe government limits on the fish they can catch
The amendment was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, which includes members who cannot be removed by the president, and then was given final approval by the assistant administrator for fisheries, who serves in the Department of Commerce and can be removed by the president. The fishermen have alleged the severe limitations have significantly hurt their business, saying the fish is highly sought after by high-end restaurants. Recommended Stories Florida fishermen challenge severe government limits on the fish they can catch New Jersey governor says state will not hand over voter records Justice Department withdraws subpoenas to New York Times reporters A three-judge panel on the U.S.
- ▪The amendment was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, which includes members who cannot be removed by the president, and then was given final approval by the assistant administrator for fisheries, who serves in the De
- ▪The fishermen have alleged the severe limitations have significantly hurt their business, saying the fish is highly sought after by high-end restaurants.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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A pair of Florida fishermen is challenging severe government-imposed limits on how much fish they can catch in the Gulf of America by going after the legality of the council that implemented the 2024 rule change.Fishermen Dominick and James Russo filed a lawsuit in 2024 alleging that Amendment 56, which reduced the commercial catch limit for gag grouper in the Gulf of America by more than 85%, was implemented by a panel unconstitutionally wielding power from the executive branch. The amendment was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, which includes members who cannot be removed by the president, and then was given final approval by the assistant administrator for fisheries, who serves in the Department of Commerce and can be removed by the president.
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