Articles Archive

Animal Protection Coalition Demands USDA Inspection of Imported Elephants Upon Arrival

Seventeen wild-caught African elephants scheduled to arrive in the U.S. today.

March 11, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Animaland Zoological Park Over Endangered Species Act Violations

Lawsuit also charges neglect under state regulations.

March 9, 2016 Press Release

The 13th Successful National Animal Law Competitions

This event brings students, animal law scholars and advocates, and state and federal judges together to explore a number of interesting and challenging legal issues within the field of animal law.

March 7, 2016 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Complaint with USDA against Airedale Terrier Puppy Mill in New Mexico

Undercover video footage shows deplorable conditions at Torrance County’s Southern Roc.

February 29, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of German Shepherd Shot to Death, Left in Ditch

$5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shooting and killing a German Shepherd named Bo.

February 29, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society File Motion to Intervene in SeaWorld v. Calif. Coastal Commission Lawsuit

Organizations determined to prevent more orcas from suffering in captivity.

February 29, 2016 Press Release

Florida A&M University College of Law – Spreading the Word About Animal Protection

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Animal Legal Defense Fund Student chapter has had a great year advocating for animals and educating students about the field of animal law.

February 23, 2016 Student Chapter Spotlight