FARM-TO-CONSUMER LEGAL DEFENSE FUND v. Vilsack

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

Plaintiffs sue the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (“MDA”) seeking to enjoin the implementation and enforcement of the National Animal Identification System (“NAIS”). Plaintiffs object to MDA’s transition from the unique state-created animal and premises identification system to the nationally uniform NAIS. Before the Court are USDA’s motion to dismiss and MDA’s motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment. For the reasons explained herein, the Court will…