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Lawsuit Filed Against Pig Breeder Holden Farms Related to Feeding Dead Piglets’ Intestines and Feces to Mother Pigs and Other Offenses
Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a false claims lawsuit against Holden Farms. Allegations include violating federal and state laws banning “garbage feeding” and state animal cruelty law.
Oregon Governor Signs Bill into Law to Fund Animal Cruelty Special Prosecutor
The Animal Legal Defense Fund provided funding for the groundbreaking program starting in 2013
Oregon Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has directly advocated for and supported the two bills in Oregon that will help protect animals
15 Dogs Released From Custody After Federal Criminal Cases Conclude
The grant will provide 15 dogs with housing and enrichment while awaiting adoption
New Jersey Enacts Law to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims and Other At-Risk Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund celebrates New Jersey authorizing animal care agencies to seek payment of court-approved care expenses from those whose animals were seized from their possession due to alleged cruelty.
New Jersey Gestation and Veal Crate Ban Signed into Law
After a 13-year campaign, New Jersey becomes the latest state to ban the extreme confinement of mother pigs and calves used for veal.
Ban on Wildlife Killing Contests Passed by New York Legislature
Animal Legal Defense Fund supported legislation heads to Gov. Hochul’s desk
Animal Legal Defense Fund Announces Attorney + Advocate Chris Green as New Executive Director
Green, currently Executive Director of the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard University, will assume the role in September after a nationwide search; animal protection leaders praise selection.
Gestation and Veal Crate Ban Overwhelmingly Passes New Jersey Legislature
Bill awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature after 13-year campaign to prohibit the extreme confinement of gestating pigs and calves raised for veal
Court Allows Lawsuit Against Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary to Proceed
First ruling pertaining to recently enacted Big Cat Public Safety Act
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Lawsuit Filed Demanding FDA Respond to Petitions Seeking to Ban Ractopamine
FDA’s approval for ractopamine relied primarily on safety studies conducted by the drugmaker.March 26, 2024 Press Release -
Tentative Settlement Reached in Texas Endangered Species Act Lawsuit
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and National Foundation for Rescued Animals, an animal exhibitor doing business as Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, have tentatively reached a settlement, pending the dismissal of the Endangered Species Act lawsuit filed in March 2022.February 28, 2024 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges USDA to Revoke AWA License from Convicted Wildlife Trafficker
The Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted a complaint urging the USDA APHIS to investigate and revoke the AWA exhibitor license for Jason Clay.February 27, 2024 Press Release