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Lawsuit Filed Demanding USDA Produce Documents Related to the Environmental Review of Publicly Funded Factory Farms
Despite repeated FOIAs, the USDA has failed to post the documents in violation of the law.
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.
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.
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.
Tentative Settlement Reached in Texas Endangered Species Act Lawsuit
Texas roadside zoo agrees to meet AZA standards within two years and earn AZA accreditation
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges USDA to Revoke AWA License from Convicted Wildlife Trafficker
Jason Clay has a long history of violations and recently pleaded guilty to violating the Endangered Species Act
Octopus Farming Ban Introduced in California
Bill will ensure that octopus farms, and the inherent risks that come with them, are not allowed in California
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
Animal Legal Defense Fund Publishes 2023 State Rankings Report
New York Ends Wildlife Killing Contests
State becomes the 10th in the U.S. to ban inhumane competitions for killing native wildlife
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Clean Water Advocates File Lawsuit Over Oregon Factory Farm General Permit
A coalition of public interest organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Oregon Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Quality’s new factory farm general permit.July 14, 2026 Press Release -
CA Regulators Poised to Approve Most Egregious Biogas Scheme Yet
California Air Resource Board poised to allow massive incentives for mega-dairy and hydrogen facility in San Joaquin Valley, threatening local air qualityJune 4, 2026 Press Release -
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