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Animal Legal Defense Fund Proposes Clarifications to Strengthen Federal Animal Welfare Act

Animal Legal Defense Fund submits petition for rulemaking to the USDA proposing amendments to the AWA.

July 19, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Opens New Eco-friendly Office in Cotati

The Animal Legal Defense Fund unveils new eco-friendly office building in Cotati.

July 18, 2016 Press Release

Preakness Horse Deaths Investigated by The Animal Legal Defense Fund

Nonprofit seeks necropsy results and medical records via Maryland public information act.

July 7, 2016 Press Release

Lawsuit Over Cruelty to Endangered Orca at Seaquarium to Return to Court

PETA, Animal Legal Defense Fund and Orca Network file appeal, seek to overturn dangerous ruling that erodes Endangered Species Act's protections for animals.

July 1, 2016 Press Release

Hormel Sued for Deceptive & Misleading Advertising of So-called ‘Natural’ Products

A coalition has filed a joint lawsuit in the District of Columbia Superior Court against Hormel Foods, alleging the company is misleading consumers through the advertising of its Natural Choice® brand of lunchmeats and bacon.

June 30, 2016 Press Release

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Awarded Platinum Status by Guidestar

Organization demonstrates commitment to transparency.

June 30, 2016 Press Release

Interview Opportunity: Animal Coalition Condemns Army’s Cruel Plan to Eliminate Horses

A coalition of animal protection groups is speaking out against the Army’s new plan to address the longstanding population of hundreds of horses whose home includes land on Fort Polk.

June 21, 2016 Press Release

Coalition Defends District Court Victory Striking Down Unconstitutional Idaho Ag-Gag Law

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to hear arguments on Ag-Gag law.

June 20, 2016 Press Release

How to (Legally) Help Dogs in Hot Cars This Summer

Tips from the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

June 6, 2016 Press Release

Lawsuit Challenges Monterey County’s Contract with Federal Wildlife-Killing Program

Animal protection and conservation organizations filed a lawsuit today challenging Monterey County’s contract renewal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services.

June 2, 2016 Press Release