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New Mega Dairy is an Environmental Catastrophe for Oregon Residents
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, in conjunction with other local and national groups, challenged the state of Oregon’s approval of a water-pollution permit for Lost Valley Farm, a mega dairy.June 27, 2017 News -
HIMP: Inherently Cruel for Pigs
Millions of pigs will suffer under an expanded program that allows slaughterhouses to radically increase the speed with which pigs are slaughtered while at the same time decreasing oversight by largely putting the slaughterhouses in charge of policing themselves.June 26, 2017 News -
Victory in NYC: No more animal exploitation in the circus
New York City has joined the growing list of cities that say “NO” to animal exploitation by passing Intro. 1233, a bill banning the use of wild animals in entertainment.June 21, 2017 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Washington Supreme Court to Recognize Human Bond with Companion Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in the case of a Washington man who has sued for emotional distress damages after a veterinarian botched his dog Kaisa’s euthanasiaJune 19, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Case for 57-Year-Old Elephant Heads to Trial
The San Antonio Zoo must now defend its treatment of Lucky in a full trial after federal judge denies zoo’s attempt to dismiss lawsuit.June 14, 2017 Press Release -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Awarded Highest Possible Rating by Charity Navigator
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has received a four-star rating for the third consecutive year on Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator website in AmericaJune 13, 2017 Press Release -
World Oceans Day Highlights Lack of Protection for Sea Life
World Oceans Day, June 8th, is a global day to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans.June 8, 2017 News -
U.S. Withdraw from Paris Accord is an Assault on Animals and the Environment
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is dismayed by the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the global plan to respond to and mitigate climate change.June 1, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Advocates Win Free Speech Case, Judge Dismisses Meritless Trespassing Suit Intended to Silence Critics
In a victory for free speech and farmed animals, the Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed a baseless lawsuit filed by Manning Beef, a slaughterhouse, against Los Angeles Cow Save, a group that holds vigils for animals slaughtered by Manning Beef.May 26, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund and Stop Animal Exploitation Now Announce Settlement of Lawsuit with Santa Cruz Biotechnology
Stop Animal Exploitation Now (SAEN) and Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. (SCBT) have resolved a lawsuit SAEN originally filed against SCBT.May 25, 2017 Press Release