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The real problem with these regulations, however, has less to do with the rules themselves, and more to do with the consequences that befall those who break the rules. Groups like Cause of Action help those who fall under the hammer of big government regulation fight back against overcriminalization and in some cases, recoup their losses. They’re currently defending marine biologist Nancy Black after an alleged violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA.)