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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Mourns the Loss of Tony the Tiger

We are deeply saddened by the death of Tony, the Siberian-Bengal tiger held captive in the Tiger Truck Stop parking lot in Grosse Tete, Louisiana.

October 17, 2017 Press Release

Judge Rules Factions of “Wyoming Best of the Best” Coyote-Killing Contest Constitute Illegal Gambling

Each year, hunters try to kill as many coyotes as possible in a single day.

October 10, 2017 Press Release

Public Interest Coalition Challenges Constitutionality of Iowa’s Ag-Gag Law

Advocates for Animals, Workers, Free Speech and Food Safety Take on Agricultural Giants, Following Victories in Utah and Idaho.

October 10, 2017 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Lawsuit To Shut Down Vallejo Puppy Mill

California Carolina Dogs has generated numerous complaints of strong odors, flies, dog bites, unsanitary breeding conditions, and dogs running at large.

October 5, 2017 Press Release

USDA Must Defend Reissuance of License to Law-Violating Roadside Zoo, Court Says

Animal Legal Defense Fund scores significant victory against USDA rubberstamp license renewal.

October 4, 2017 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Landry’s Inc. for Endangered Species Act Violations

Four tigers have been housed indoors at the Downtown Aquarium for more than 13 years without adequate access to sunlight, fresh air or natural surfaces.

September 26, 2017 Press Release

Court Greenlights Deceptive Advertising Case Against Hormel “Natural Choice” Products

Hormel “natural” meats actually come from factory farms that confine animals indoors in cramped, unsanitary conditions and use additives, hormones, and antibiotics.

September 21, 2017 Press Release

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds State’s Right to Protect Ducks from Cruelty of Foie Gras

In a monumental victory for ducks, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived the state’s landmark law banning the sale of foie gras.

September 15, 2017 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Against USDA Over Blackout of Animal Welfare Records

The Animal Legal Defense Fund appealed a court’s recent decision to dismiss its lawsuit against the USDA for removing tens of thousands of animal welfare records from the agency’s website.

September 13, 2017 Press Release

Utah Will Not Appeal Decision Holding Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional

The Animal Legal Defense Fund and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are pleased to announce that their successful lawsuit against Utah’s Ag-Gag law will not be appealed.

September 7, 2017 Press Release