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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 Amendment
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.
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 farms
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 toes
CDC Seeks to End Program Using Monkeys in Research
The Animal Legal Defense Fund continues to advocate for animals suffering in research labs
Tyson Foods Agrees to Stop Making ‘Net-zero’ and ‘Climate-smart Beef’ Claims
Lawsuit alleged Tyson Foods falsely claimed it will be net-zero by 2050 and marketed its industrial beef products as “climate-smart”
City of Sturgeon Agrees to Pay $500,000 in Settlement Over Police Shooting of Blind, Deaf Dog
The lawsuit argued the lethal force used violated the 4th amendment
California Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sponsored two bills protecting cats and wild animals
Appeal Filed Over Court Decision Letting EPA Suppress Factory Farm Air Pollution Reporting
The EPA’s rule shields polluters as factory farm emissions kill more people than coal plants
A Dog Named Smokey Reunites with Guardian After Being Kidnapped
The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with spcaLA to take custody of the dog until his guardian could retrieve him
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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
