The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a groundbreaking web portal at https://www.usda.gov/lawfare, designed to empower farmers, ranchers, and other food producers who utilize public lands by providing a direct channel to report harassment or overreach by federal or state agencies. Announced by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on April 30, 2025, this initiative addresses concerns about politically motivated or excessive actions, often referred to as “lawfare,” that unfairly target agricultural communities. The portal serves as a vital resource for those facing undue scrutiny or baseless legal actions, ensuring their voices are heard and their cases reviewed promptly by USDA officials in collaboration with other government entities, such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This effort reflects a commitment to protecting rural Americans from bureaucratic overreach and restoring fairness in agricultural governance.
In addition to addressing governmental overreach, the USDA’s portal offers a platform to lodge complaints against hostile non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as the Western Watersheds Project, which have been known to challenge land use practices through aggressive litigation or advocacy. By providing a secure and accessible space for submitting detailed accounts of harassment or interference, the portal aims to safeguard the livelihoods of those who feed the nation while fostering a government that works for, rather than against, its people. Inspired by cases like that of the Maude family in South Dakota, where charges over a minor land dispute were dropped, the portal underscores the Trump Administration’s directive to end politically driven persecutions and support the agricultural backbone of America. Users are encouraged to visit the site to confidentially share their experiences, helping to curb rogue bureaucratic actions and adversarial NGO tactics.
The USDA “Lawfare” complaint form portal can be found HERE
~Editor
