Victory: Utah Ag-Gag Law Declared Unconstitutional

This is the second time a state Ag-Gag statute has been struck down as unconstitutional, both rulings the result of lawsuits led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

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Florida Orca Protection Act

The Animal Legal Defense Fund and a coalition of animal protection, environmental, and marine conservation groups are fighting for legislation that would end orca captivity in the Florida.

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Animal Law Summer School

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The Animal Law Conference

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Animal Protection Coalition Opposes Ringling’s Bid to Export Endangered, Protected Big Cats

July 20, 2017
Comments Submitted to USFWS Demonstrate Export Would Harm Big Cats Read More »

Don’t Let Ringling Export Big Cats for Further Exploitation

July 18, 2017
You have the right to comment on the permit application. The 30-day comment window is now open. Read over our guidelines and register your formal comment. Read More »

Animal Legal Defense Fund Puts Wisconsin Hunting Statute in the Cross Hairs

July 17, 2017
A recently amended Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally restricts free speech and violates the First Amendment. Read More »

Prince Edward Island Jumps to Top Spot as Canada's Best Province for Animal Protection Laws

July 17, 2017
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s annual study ranks laws across the US and Canada. Read More »
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