Newhouse

The measure, written by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, and Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state, included a pathway to legal residency for farm laborers who have been working in the U.S. for an extended time period and who pass criminal background checks.

Nibi - who was raised in captivity - became the subject of a legal case over whether she would have to be released into the wild or could remain at the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

In a statement on Facebook, Newhouse Wildlife Rescue said they were "beyond grateful" for the governor's actions.

“We’re excited to share that we have issued a permit for Nibi to remain in Newhouse’s care, continuing to educate the public about this important species.”

In a piece for the Observer on Sunday, Mr Porter says Conde Nast’s owner, Si Newhouse, agreed to close down the case “out of respect for the grieving father”.