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Add your voice to the Animal Legal Defense Fund's initiatives to improve the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
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
United States: Help Provide Student Access to Healthy Cruelty-Free Food
Urge your representative to support the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act which would provide voluntary grant funding to schools, enabling them to add nutrient-rich, environmentally friendlier plant-based options to their menus.
United States: Save farmed animal protection laws: Oppose the EATS Act!
The dangerous "EATS Act" would undermine states’ ability to pass laws affecting agriculture, including laws that improve conditions for farmed animals and protect food safety.
United States: End the Dangerous Transportation of Horses in Double-Deck Trailers
Ask your representative to co-sponsor the Horse Transportation Safety Act.
United States: Urge Congress to Shut Down Cruel Mink Farms
Urge your federal legislators to support any efforts to shut down cruel mink farms to protect animals and help prevent the next pandemic.
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:
Rhode Island: Ban Foie Gras Sales!
The Force-Fed Poultry Products Act (HB 6663) would prohibit restaurants and retailers from selling any force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
Oregon: Urge Gov. Brown to Say No to Proposed New Mega Dairy
Mega dairies in Oregon harm animals by the thousands while polluting our environment. Add your name to urge Gov. Brown to stop a new 30,000-cow mega dairy from coming to the state!
Massachusetts: Help Stop Illegal Hunting
An Act Further Regulating the Enforcement of Illegal Hunting Practices (H.4442) deters illegal hunting, trapping, and fishing in Massachusetts by modernizing penalties and entering the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
New York: Urge Your State Senator to Ban Cruel Wildlife Killing Contests
The New York Legislature is now considering a bill, A.5746/S.6643, that would prohibit harassing or killing certain wild animals at competitive events. Seven states have already enacted bans on wildlife killing contests, and with your help, New York could be next!
New York: Urge Your Assemblymember to Support the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act (S.1130/A.4283) would shut down the puppy mill to pet store pipeline by prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail stores.
New York: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
S.3525/A.5315 provides for an advocate in criminal cases concerning the welfare or care of an animal. Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs allow advocates — supervised law students or volunteer lawyers — to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases.
Massachusetts: Ask Your State Legislators to Co-Sponsor Critical Animal Protection Bills in 2021
You can help ensure that strengthening the state’s animal protection laws is a priority in the 2021-2022 legislative session in Massachusetts. Urge your state legislators to co-sponsor a list of critical animal protection bills.
Rhode Island: Protect Animals Killed for Their Fur
Proposed legislation, HB 7361, would ban the sale of new fur products, including clothing and fashion accessories
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
Undercover investigations and whistleblowers have exposed some of the worst aspects of factory farming, but Ag-Gag laws punish people who speak out about cruelty in animal agriculture. Voice your opposition.
No More Puppy Mills
Puppy mill operators maximize their profits by producing large numbers of puppies as quickly as possible. As a result, unsanitary conditions, disease, and neglect are rampant. Sign our pledge to boycott puppy mills. Together we can end cruel puppy mills.
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Evidence Shows University of Wisconsin-Madison Illegally Censors Critics of Animal Testing
Animal Legal Defense Fund files motion for summary judgement with damning evidence against the universityMay 19, 2022 Press Release -
$5,000 Reward for Information Regarding Dolphin Stabbed to Death in Gulf of Mexico
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers reward for information leading to the arrest and convictionMay 3, 2022 Press Release -
Complaint Demands USDA Revoke Pennsylvania Claws ‘N’ Paws Roadside Zoo Animal Exhibitor License
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a complaint urging the USDA to investigate and enforce the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and its implementing regulations to decline to re-issue the exhibitor license of Pennsylvania roadside zoo, Claws ‘N’ Paws.May 3, 2022 Press Release
