Judge Molloy will rule “soon” on whether to accept the settlement.
As described in the Missoulian article, there are three ways this could go. One, he could say that the settlement has no value. Two, he could recommend to the 9th Circuit that they accept the settlement. Three, he could say it needed more discussion and ask the 9th Circuit to let him take the case back.
Judge asked to lift federal protections on wolves.
By MATT VOLZ
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Update 3/25/11: Here is a better article about the hearing.
Judge Molloy hears sides on wolf settlement, hunts.
By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian

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