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Building Successful Animal Cruelty Cases from the Crime Scene to Court Room
Law enforcement officers and prosecutors who respond to crimes face a host of challenges. From neglected cows who are unable to testify, to dog fighting ‘evidence’ having puppies, the unexpected is a matter of course in the struggle against animal cruelty.November 7, 2018 News -
Opportunities for Law Students & Legal Professionals
Looking for other opportunities in animal law? The Animal Legal Defense Fund offers a list of other opportunities for legal professionals at various law firms and non-profit organizations across the country. -
California’s New “Pet Custody” Law Differentiates Companion Animals from Other Types of Property
On September 27, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 2274, which empowers California courts to take into consideration “the care of the pet animal” in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation.November 5, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Coalition Urges Court to Stop Enforcement of Missouri’s Unconstitutional Meat Advertising Law
Last night, a coalition of organizations asked the court to immediately stop enforcement of a new Missouri law that prohibits “misrepresenting” a product as “meat” unless it comes from a slaughtered animal.October 31, 2018 Press Release -
Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference Aims to Train Prosecutors, Law Enforcement on Handling Animal Cruelty Cases Louisville to host professionals from around the country
More than 100 prosecutors, veterinary professionals, and law enforcement officials from across the country will be meeting in Louisville next week for the Eighth Annual Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference.October 30, 2018 Press Release -
Legislative Projects
Could your community be more animal-friendly? Always! You can play an active role in your city, county, or state’s lawmaking process. Participate in Local Government Draft and lobby for animal protection bills and against those that…
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Yearly Events
Mark your calendar and join student chapters around the nation in helping to promote these annual Animal Legal Defense Fund events. -
Coalition Files Lawsuit to Protect Devil’s Garden Wild Horses from Slaughter
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and the American Wild Horse Campaign have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Forest Service's plans to round up and sell horses living in the Devil’s Garden Wild Horse Territory in northeast California.October 26, 2018 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Partners with the NCJFCJ to Address Animal Cruelty
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges are pleased to announce a new partnership to address judicial response in court cases related to animal cruelty.October 25, 2018 Press Release -
Family, Not Property: How One Woman Is Using Her Dog’s Tragic Death to Raise Awareness About the Legal Status of Animals
It's been exactly one year since Loni Edwards' beloved dog Chloe died due to medical error while undergoing a veterinary procedure at a Blue Pearl veterinary hospital in Manhattan, and the passage of time hasn't eased Edwards' pain.
