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Maine Ranked Third-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Maine earned its third-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Massachusetts Ranked Second-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Massachusetts earned its second-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Oregon Ranked Best State for Animal Protection Laws

For the second year in a row, Oregon ranks as the top state for animal protection laws according to the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Mississippi Ranked Fifth-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Mississippi earned its 46th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Kentucky Ranked Fourth-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Kentucky earned its 47th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Idaho Ranked Third-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Idaho earned its 48th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Alabama Ranked Second-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Alabama earned its 49th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

North Dakota Ranked Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

For the second time in a row, North Dakota ranks as the worst state for animal protection laws according to the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50

The 19th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report (2024) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

National Park Service Starts Removing Fence Blocking Tule Elk Access to Food and Water in Point Reyes

The National Park Service was sued in 2021 to revise its plan by ALDF and other plaintiffs represented by Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic

December 4, 2024 Press Release