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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Provisions of Idaho’s Ag-Gag Law in Precedent-Setting Victory for Animals, Workers, Free Speech

This victory for free speech comes in a lawsuit filed in 2014 by a coalition of public interest groups and journalists led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 4, 2018 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund: 2017 Year in Review

The new year is almost here, and it’s time to take stock of all the legal advances we’ve made together for animals in 2017.

December 17, 2017 News

The Case for Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws

An act of animal cruelty ended in a dog’s death. Bella’s abuser was sentenced to only four months in jail for the crime. Bella, an 11-year-old Shepherd mix, deserved better.

December 8, 2017 News

25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop

All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.

December 7, 2017 News

Winter Weather Advisory: Keep Animals Safe and Warm This Winter

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has tips on how animal lovers can use the law to help animals in their communities stay safe this season.

December 7, 2017 Press Release

USDA Revokes Iowa Roadside Zoo’s Exhibitor License and Issues $10,000 Penalty

This decision comes as a result of a campaign led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund to expose the suffering and neglect of animals at Cricket Hollow.

December 5, 2017 Press Release

Animal Forward Academic Institutions

Humane education is important for college students, who are often on their own for the first time and interested in learning how to make a positive difference in the world.

November 30, 2017 News

Long Island Man Receives Four Month Jail Term for Beating Dog to Death

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Stronger Penalties for Animal Abusers

November 28, 2017 Press Release

UPDATE: Fight the Border Wall’s Threat to Animals

This week the Animal Legal Defense Fund called on a federal court to rule that current plans for a U.S. border wall are illegal.

November 22, 2017 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Moves to Dismiss Remaining Claims in Lucky the Elephant Lawsuit

Thanks to the pressure our lawsuit brought to bear and relentless advocacy for Lucky, the zoo introduced two additional elephants, Nicole and Karen, as companions for Lucky.

November 22, 2017 Press Release

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