Articles Archive

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Provisions of Idaho’s Ag-Gag Law in Precedent-Setting Victory for Animals, Workers, Free Speech

This victory for free speech comes in a lawsuit filed in 2014 by a coalition of public interest groups and journalists led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 4, 2018 Press Release

We Give Prosecutors the Tools They Need to Win Justice for Animals

Hundreds of professionals engaged in the fight against animal abuse gathered in Portland, Oregon for the seventh annual National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA).

January 4, 2018 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund: 2017 Year in Review

The new year is almost here, and it’s time to take stock of all the legal advances we’ve made together for animals in 2017.

December 17, 2017 News

The Pro Bono Legal Team Working on the Barkworks Lawsuit

Seven professionals from Skadden’s California offices compose the team working on the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit against Barkworks.

December 13, 2017 Pro Bono Spotlight

The Case for Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws

An act of animal cruelty ended in a dog’s death. Bella’s abuser was sentenced to only four months in jail for the crime. Bella, an 11-year-old Shepherd mix, deserved better.

December 8, 2017 News

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Danielle Duffield

Danielle is currently studying for a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Harvard Law School, focusing on Animal Law.

December 7, 2017 Student Chapters

Winter Weather Advisory: Keep Animals Safe and Warm This Winter

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has tips on how animal lovers can use the law to help animals in their communities stay safe this season.

December 7, 2017 Press Release

25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop

All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.

December 7, 2017 News

California Becomes First State to Ban Retail Sale of Companion Animals

Laws like California’s are part of a growing movement to combat large-scale commercial breeding facilities.

December 7, 2017 Animal Law Update

USDA Revokes Iowa Roadside Zoo’s Exhibitor License and Issues $10,000 Penalty

This decision comes as a result of a campaign led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund to expose the suffering and neglect of animals at Cricket Hollow.

December 5, 2017 Press Release