The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.

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The judge sentenced a Snohomish County resident for killing then displaying neighborhood wildlife and shooting a kitten in the eye.
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REPORT: 95 Percent of Consumers Prefer “Climate-Friendly” Products, But Labels Oversell Emission Reductions

New report reveals how misleading labels lead to increased confusion among consumers searching for more sustainable, less environmentally damaging products.
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Lawsuit Filed Demanding FDA Respond to Petitions Seeking to Ban Ractopamine

FDA’s approval for ractopamine relied primarily on safety studies conducted by the drugmaker.
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Tentative Settlement Reached in Texas Endangered Species Act Lawsuit

Tiger Creek agrees to meet AZA standards within two years and earn AZA accreditation
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Jason Clay has a long history of violations and recently pleaded guilty to violating the Endangered Species Act
Octopus Farming Ban Introduced in California

Octopus Farming Ban Introduced in California

Bill will ensure that octopus farms, and the inherent risks that come with them, are not allowed in California
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50

State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50

Animal Legal Defense Fund Publishes 2023 State Rankings Report
Endorsement for New Course Outlining Veterinarians Role in Animal Cruelty Investigations

Endorsement for New Course Outlining Veterinarians Role in Animal Cruelty Investigations

Two Animal Legal Defense Fund staff members are joined by an expert forensic veterinarian as instructors with decades of experience in animal cruelty investigations
New York Ends Wildlife Killing Contests

New York Ends Wildlife Killing Contests

State becomes the 10th in the U.S. to ban inhumane competitions for killing native wildlife

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