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Animal Groups Refile Complaint Over Alleged Texas Slaughterhouse Cruelty
Animal law groups request accountability after a bull was shot four times with a rifle
Imperiled White Lions Rescued from Texas Roadside Zoo to Receive Medical Care
The Animal Legal Defense Fund urged federal authorities to investigate the plight of two white lions who were apparently enduring severe physical and neurological distress
Footage Reveals Imperiled White Lions Languishing at Texas Roadside Zoo
ALDF seeks federal investigation and confiscation of two white lions enduring severe physical and neurological distress
There are many more Ridglans. Here’s what the government should do to protect every dog at risk of laboratory testing
Stacy Lopresti-Goodman, Ph.D., Director of the Animal Law Education and Scholarship Program
The USDA Wants to Increase Slaughterhouse Line Speeds, Despite the Risks
Christine Ball-Blakely, ALDF Senior Staff Attorney
First Amendment Food Fight: Big Ag’s Attempts to Stifle Consumer Choice
Michael Swistara, ALDF Staff Attorney
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 rankings 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
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