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The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to advance important legislation. We advocate for laws that promote or protect the lives and interests of animals, and we oppose legislation that would be detrimental to animals’ well-being.
National Actions

Petition: Ban Professional Bull Riders from State Owned Venues

Petition: Stop Horses from Suffering for NYC’s Carriage Industry

Tell Legislators: No Tax Dollars for Factory Farm Gas!

Demand an End to Cruel Orca Captivity at the Miami Seaquarium
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:

Oregon: Help Ban Coyote Killing Contests

New York City: Protect Horses

New York City: Show your support for the animal sentience resolution!

New Jersey: Bears Need Protection

Portland: Help Ban Foie Gras Sales

New Jersey: Allow Animal Shelters to File for Costs of Care for Animal Cruelty Victims

Urge Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board to Stop Factory Farms from Profiting from Pollution (California)

New Jersey: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
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