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The Animal Legal Defense Fund files high-impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, provides free legal assistance and training to prosecutors in their fight against animal cruelty, supports animal protection legislation, and provides resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the field of animal law.
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Group Seeks Federal Action to Protect the Last Remaining Solitary Pet Chimpanzee in the U.S.
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Group Seeks Federal Action to Protect the Last Remaining Solitary Pet Chimpanzee in the U.S.
Bow, an endangered chimpanzee, is being held in solitary confinement in violation of federal lawOctober 20, 2026 Press Release -
Groups File Opening Briefs in LCFS Biogas Lawsuit
ALDF, as part of a coalition, filed an opening brief in a case to force California’s Air Resources Board to reform its Low Carbon Fuel Standard.September 29, 2026 Press Release -
Legislation to End the Use of Dogs and Cats in Laboratory Testing
ALDF supports the COMPACT Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would help bring an end to the abuse of companion animals in laboratory research.September 29, 2026 Commentary -
From Peril to Sanctuary: Toby the Chimpanzee’s Story
Toby spent more than 30 years without ever seeing another chimpanzee. Here's how he found a fresh start — and a happy new sanctuary home.
“ 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.”
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Cases
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Complaint Urges Federal Officials to Confiscate the Last Remaining Solitary Pet Chimpanzee in U.S.
Submitted complaint to the USDA on October 20, 2026
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Challenging Texas’ Unconstitutional Label Censorship Law
Turtle Island Foods v. Abbott
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Challenging the USDA to Provide FOIA Documents Related to the Beef Checkoff Program
ALDF v. USDA and AMS
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