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Lolita the Orca Dies at the Miami Seaquarium
Captured from her wild family as a juvenile, Lolita endured decades of inhumane conditions, spurring protests and numerous legal actions to help her.
Two Animal Legal Defense Fund Attorneys Selected as New Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics Fellows
Animal Legal Defense Fund attorneys were selected for their outstanding contribution to the field of animal ethics
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.
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Grant Supported Washington Attorney General’s Enforcement of Animal Cruelty Law
The judge sentenced a Snohomish County resident for killing then displaying neighborhood wildlife and shooting a kitten in the eye.April 18, 2024 News -
REPORT: 95 Percent of Consumers Prefer “Climate-Friendly” Products, But Labels Oversell Emission Reductions
New report reveals how misleading labels lead to increased confusion among consumers searching for more sustainable, less environmentally damaging products.April 2, 2024 Press Release -
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