Marine industry files lawsuit challenging legality of federal councils cracking down on fishermen

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The federal government was hit with a lawsuit by an industry group representing fishermen over regulations curbing how much fish can be caught off the New England coast.

New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association

"When I was a vessel captain, the New England Fishery Management Council controlled every facet of my business, from catch quotas to conservation measures," NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Feb. 1, 2022.

 

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