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Court Urged to Closely Scrutinize Agencies’ Redactions of Public Records
The Animal Legal Defense Fund files amicus brief seeking to prevent industries from using public record exemptions to hide information from the public.
$5,000 Added to Reward Offer in “Trump” Manatee Case
Animal Legal Defense Fund increases reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for harassing manatee in Citrus County, Florida
Big Cat Public Safety Act Reintroduced in Senate
Bill aims to help end the rampant abuse of tigers and other big cats in captivity by banning private possession
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers Scholarship and Clerkship to U.S. Federally Recognized Tribal Member
The $25,000 scholarship will be awarded to a rising second-year eligible law student attending any U.S. law school, and includes a clerkship with the nonprofit’s Criminal Justice Program
Animal Legal Defense Fund and North Carolina Central University School of Law Partner to Offer Scholarship and Clerkship
The $25,000 scholarship is available to a second-year law student at the University, and includes a clerkship with the nonprofit
Court Upholds Constitutionality of San Francisco Fur Ban
International Fur Trade Federation’s amended complaints dismissed in decisive victory for animals
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges FDA for Clear Regulatory Guidance on Labeling of Cell-Cultured Fish and Shellfish Products
The FDA will develop joint principles pertaining to the labeling of foods comprising or containing cultured cells from sea life
USDA Sued for Renewing Animal Welfare Act License of Disreputable Wildlife Trafficker and Exhibitor
Animal Legal Defense Fund challenges the renewed license for the owner of Wildlife on Wheels after evidence has revealed ongoing violations for more than a decade
Animal Legal Defense Fund Expands Grants for Animal Law Courses
In addition to introductory animal law courses previously provided, the program will now also offer funding for more advanced courses
Court Allows Lawsuit Against FDA to Proceed
Judge refuses to dismiss suit over the agency’s approval of controversial animal drug
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Reward Increased to $25,000 Following Reports of Additional Dead Pelicans
Additional $20,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for attacking and mutilating dozens of brown pelicans on the coast of Orange County, California.July 20, 2021 Press Release -
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information about Drone Crash in California
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for operating and crash-landing a drone at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Orange County, CaliforniaJuly 8, 2021 Press Release -
$5,000 Reward Offer for Information about Attacks on Pelicans in California
Animal Legal Defense Fund increases reward offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for attacking over 30 pelicans in Orange County, CaliforniaJune 30, 2021 Press Release
