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Wins for Animal Protection in the 2016 Election
While much of the nation’s focus has been riveted on the outcome of the recent election, voters in a handful of states also decided important ballot measures related to animal protection last week.November 15, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Quebec Court of Appeal Overturns Suspension of Montreal Pit Bull Ban
On Dec. 1, 2016, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily suspended new provisions of Montreal’s animal control by-law banning “pit bull-type dogs.”December 19, 2016 Animal Law Update -
New Michigan Law Empowers Animal Shelters to Deny Adoptions to Convicted Animal Abusers
Logan's Law allows Michigan animal shelters to deny adoptions under certain circumstances and to consider prior criminal history before adoption.January 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
We Stand Against Senseless Cownose Ray Killing Contest in Chesapeake Bay
Marylanders should urge their legislators cosponsor bills HB 211 and SB 268 and ban cownose ray killing contests in Maryland once and for all.January 30, 2017 News -
Victory in NYC: No more animal exploitation in the circus
New York City has joined the growing list of cities that say “NO” to animal exploitation by passing Intro. 1233, a bill banning the use of wild animals in entertainment.June 21, 2017 News -
Is SeaWorld Secretly Fighting to Protect an Orca Breeding Program?
Representative Altman backtracks on support for Florida Orca Protection Act.July 28, 2017 News -
We’re Working on a Major Change for Farmed Animals!
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is proud to join Prevent Cruelty California.November 3, 2017 News -
Animal Cruelty Prevention Bill Introduced in California
The bill will address the link between animal abuse and violence towards humans and aims to stop the escalation of dangerous behavior among offenders who hurt animals.March 30, 2018 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Statement on Arkansas’ New Unconstitutional Ag-Gag Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is appalled by the passage of an Ag-Gag bill in Arkansas.March 24, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Death of Kasatka the Orca
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is saddened to learn that Kasatka, yet another orca who has been suffering for years in captivity at SeaWorld has died.August 16, 2017 Press Release