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Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Arkansas’ Unconstitutional Meat Labeling Law
Animal Legal Defense Fund wins preliminary injunction against Arkansas law that prevents plant-based meat producers from using 'meat' terminologyDecember 18, 2019 News -
Recap: 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
The Animal Legal Defense Fund presented at the 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference.November 19, 2019 News -
Recap: 27th Annual Animal Law Conference
The 27th annual Animal Law Conference took place October 25-27, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.November 15, 2019 News -
34 Horses in Limbo: Pre-Trial Forfeiture
On an early August morning, 34 horses seized from a scene of severe neglect began their 107th day in state custody. Horse rescue volunteers had nursed the horses back to health, and ready to be adopted. But the horses needed one more thing...November 8, 2019 News -
New York City Council Bans Sale of Foie Gras in Historic Vote
The Animal Legal Defense Fund applauds Speaker Corey Johnson and the NYC Council for voting to end the sale of foie gras. Intro 1378, sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera, now moves to Mayor de Blasio, who is expected to sign the bill into law.October 30, 2019 News -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Mourns Beulah and Karen and Fights for Change in Massachusetts
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is deeply saddened by the death of elephants Beulah and Karen and is committed to supporting legislation pending in Massachusetts to prohibit the use of elephants and certain other wild animals used in circuses.September 19, 2019 News -
Exposing Animal Abusers: Update on the Animal Welfare Blackout
In early 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) purged tens of thousands of important documents related to animal welfare from the agency’s website. The purged inspection reports documented violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).September 18, 2019 News -
Federal Rule Allowing Cruel High-Speed Pig Slaughter Violates Federal Law
The USDA violated federal law in finalizing this rule, acting contrary to the mountain of evidence before it demonstrating the rule’s dangers, and flouting humane slaughter and meat inspection laws.September 17, 2019 News -
The Edge of Extinction: Hundreds of Vulnerable Animal Species in Danger under Endangered Species Act Rollbacks
The government announced distressing changes to the Endangered Species Act – weakening one of our nation’s most important animal protection laws. The ESA has prevented the extinction of numerous including the northern gray wolf and the Florida manatee.August 21, 2019 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Partners with Judicial Group on Groundbreaking Publication
Animal Legal Defense Fund partners with National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges release a Technical Assistance Bulletin exploring “The Link” between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence.August 6, 2019 News
