20th Edition of ALDF Ranking Report
Highlighting Major Advancements & Trends in Animal Protection Across the U.S.
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News
Court Rules Texas Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional
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Court Rules Texas Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional
The law imposed unclear and vague standards on plant-based meat producers that violate the First AmendmentJanuary 29, 2026 Press Release -
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
20th edition of ALDF state and territory ranking report highlights major advancements & trends in animal protection across the U.S.January 27, 2026 News -
Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters
Hundreds of millions of dollars intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to costly manure digesters, benefitting the largest factory farmsJanuary 15, 2026 News -
Resolution Opposing Elective Cat Declaw Surgeries Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
Declawing is a cruel surgical procedure to remove the last bone in a cat's toesDecember 16, 2025 Press Release
Call For Proposals!
We are thrilled to announce that proposals for individual presentations are now being accepted for both the 2026 and 2027 Animal Law Conferences. Proposals are being accepted through March 15, 2026. Early submissions are 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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Challenging Texas’ Unconstitutional Label Censorship Law
Turtle Island Foods v. Abbott
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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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Challenging the USDA to Provide FOIA Documents Related to the Beef Checkoff Program
ALDF v. USDA and AMS
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