2024 U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report
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State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
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State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
The 19th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report (2024) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.January 28, 2025 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against USDA for Approving Deceptive Chicken and Turkey Product Labeling
Perdue Farms and others are alleged to use idyllic imagery on products despite the reality of animals suffering on factory farmsFebruary 18, 2025 Press Release -
$5,000 Reward Offered After Rabbits Targeted with Blow Darts in Washington State
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for harming rabbits and other wildlife with blow dartsFebruary 4, 2025 Press Release -
Court Allows RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Associates to Proceed
Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs falsely labeled “rescues.”January 29, 2025 Press Release
2025 Animal Law Conference Call for Proposals
Proposals are now being accepted for the 33rd annual Animal Law Conference, taking place October 17– 19, in Chicago and online. Proposals are being accepted through March 10, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged!
“ Animal cruelty does not occur in a vacuum, and the failure to fully examine its origins would likely lead to future criminal acts and the continued cycle of abuse and violence.”
Hon. H. Lee Chitwood, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Pulaski, VAFollow our work across the country
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Cases
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Urging the FDA to Require Labels for Animal-Derived Products
Petition for Rulemaking to the FDA submitted on September 24, 2024
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Challenging Tyson Foods Over Deceptive ‘Net-zero’ and ‘Climate-smart’ Beef Claims
Environmental Working Group v. Tyson Foods, Inc.
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Challenging the Treatment of Captive Animals at Olympic Game Farm
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Olympic Game Farm
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