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Court Decision Allowing Tule Elk to Continue to Die from Dehydration and Starvation Appealed by The Animal Legal Defense Fund
Plaintiffs are represented by Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy ClinicApril 19, 2023 News -
NEPA Carveout for Medium-Sized CAFOs Struck Down by District Court
Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit leads to rule revocation excepting medium-sized factory farms from environmental review before receiving federal fundingApril 4, 2023 News -
Federal Judge Rules USDA Acted Unlawfully in Denying Petition to Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Primates Used in Research
On March 23, 2023, Judge Julie Rubin of the federal district court in Maryland issued a decision, ruling that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) acted unlawfully by denying a petition for rulemaking to improve the standard for the psychological well-being of primates in researchMarch 23, 2023 News -
EPA to Publish Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Standards Following Lawsuit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to publish updated water pollution control standards for slaughterhouses, following a lawsuit filed by a coalition of community and conservation organizations late last year.March 1, 2023 News -
Justice for Animals Fundraiser on January 26, 2023
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The New York Puppy Mill Pipeline Act was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul
This landmark legislation prohibits the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in retail stores across New YorkDecember 15, 2022 News -
USDA’s Harmful ‘Teachable Moments’ Policy Ends
Congress has directed the USDA to end the harmful practice of "teachable moments" -
Animal Exploiter: Jason Clay
In light of animal suffering and safety issues at two Texas roadside zoos, East Texas Zoo & Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari, the Animal Legal Defense Fund urges federal enforcement action against wildlife exhibitor Jason Clay.July 7, 2022 News -
Animals Suffer for Fireworks; More Localities Are Implementing Bans
Companion, farmed, and wild animals have been lost, injured, or killed during fireworks displaysJune 30, 2022 News -
Washington State Supreme Court Rules Animal Cruelty Can Be a Crime of Domestic Violence
On February 8, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision in the case State v. Charmarke Abdi-Issa, holding that animal cruelty could be designated a crime of domestic violence, and that an animal’s guardian could be considered a victim of the crime.March 9, 2022 News
