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Aquatic Animal Law: Overview, Aquaculture, and Alternatives 2019
Aquatic animal law is an emerging field with important undertones throughout the legal system, including animal welfare, environmental issues, sustainability, workers’ health, and more. -
Court Rules Gray Wolves With Some Dog Genes are Protected by Endangered Species Act
Today the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota issued a critical ruling in favor of wolves’ legal protection — determining that gray wolves are not excluded from the Endangered Species Act even if they have some detectable dog genes.June 14, 2019 News -
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Because Fish Are Not “Animals” Under North Carolina Law
Animals are defined as “property” under U.S. law, which complicates efforts to advocate for them through the legal system. Property classification is not the only aspect of animals’ legal status that presents challenges.June 11, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Take Action: Protect New York City’s Carriage Horses
The New York City Council is considering Intro 1425, the Carriage Horse Heat Relief Bill. Intro 1425 strengthens protections for carriage horses forced to work in extreme heat. We need your help to ensure this important bill is passed.June 11, 2019 Action Alert -
Recap: California Humane Lobby Day 2019
On Tuesday, June 4th, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The Humane Society of the United States hosted their first joint California Humane Lobby Day. Nearly 100 animal advocates gathered in Sacramento to lobby legislators on five animal protection bills.June 5, 2019 News -
Texas – Urge Texas House of Representatives to Oppose Ag-Gag Bill
A dangerous bill, SB 1884, aimed at stopping whistleblowers from exposing animal cruelty is moving quickly through the Texas legislature. This bill has already passed the Texas Senate – your voice is urgently needed to prevent it from becoming law. -
Animals as Crime Victims: Development of a New Legal Status
While it may seem like commonsense given how often we hear about animal cruelty crimes, the concept that animals can be crime victims is revolutionary within the legal system. -
The Lone Star State Update on Animal Law 2019
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund for The Lone Star Update on Animal Law! This CLE (continuing legal education) event will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from experts in the Texas animal law community. -
Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs (CAAP)
Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) laws allow advocates – supervised law students or volunteer lawyers – to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases. -
The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Every day, someone reaches out to us to ask, “Why isn’t there a law against this?” The reality is that much animal suffering in the US is legal. With the support of countless advocates, the Animal Legal Defense Fund is working to enact stronger laws.
