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Colorado Ranked Fifth-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Colorado earned its fifth-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Illinois Ranked Fourth-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Illinois earned its fourth-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Maine Ranked Third-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Maine earned its third-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Massachusetts Ranked Second-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Massachusetts earned its second-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Oregon Ranked Best State for Animal Protection Laws

For the second year in a row, Oregon ranks as the top state for animal protection laws according to the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50

The 19th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report (2024) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

National Park Service Starts Removing Fence Blocking Tule Elk Access to Food and Water in Point Reyes

The National Park Service was sued in 2021 to revise its plan by ALDF and other plaintiffs represented by Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic

December 4, 2024 Press Release

Complaint Demands Endangered Species Act be Enforced Against Washington Sham Animal Sanctuary to Protect Animals

Predators of the Heart, sometimes also known as Because We Matter Exotic Animal Rescue, has threatened to kill endangered wolves if it is not allowed to reopen.

July 16, 2024 Press Release

Lawsuit Filed Against USDA for Issuing Animal Welfare Act License to Serial Violator Yellowstone Bear World

The complaint argues the wildlife park causes undue stress to bear cubs by offering bottle-feeding and photo opportunities to the public as well as separating them from their mothers.

July 16, 2024 Press Release

REPORT: FDA Should Improve Food Labels That Leave Consumers Confused About Allergens and Animal Ingredients

New report reveals that current labeling regulations put consumers at risk and fail to comply with federal law.

June 25, 2024 Press Release