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Hold factory farms accountable for abusing animals
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Lawsuit Filed Against Pig Breeder Holden Farms Related to Feeding Dead Piglets’ Intestines and Feces to Mother Pigs and Other Offenses
Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a false claims lawsuit against Holden Farms. Allegations include violating federal and state laws banning “garbage feeding” and state animal cruelty law.August 10, 2023 Press Release -
Oregon Governor Signs Bill into Law to Fund Animal Cruelty Special Prosecutor
The Animal Legal Defense Fund provided funding for the groundbreaking program starting in 2013August 4, 2023 News -
Argentine Court Declares Cougar a “Subject of Rights”
Argentine court has declared a cougar to be a “subject of rights,” providing for her “total freedom” while — in a move noted by some to be contradictory — also granting custody of her to the Buenos Aires Eco-park.August 3, 2023 Animal Law Update -
Oregon Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has directly advocated for and supported the two bills in Oregon, which will help protect animalsAugust 1, 2023 News -
The Farm Bill: Impacts and Opportunities for Animal Protection
Learn about 2023 Farm Bill process, what we may see as Congress continues to develop this legislation, and how to get involved to advocate for a Farm Bill that prioritizes animal protection. -
15 Dogs Released From Custody After Federal Criminal Cases Conclude
The grant will provide 15 dogs with housing and enrichment while awaiting adoptionJuly 27, 2023 Press Release -
New Jersey Enacts Law to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims and Other At-Risk Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund celebrates New Jersey authorizing animal care agencies to seek payment of court-approved care expenses from those whose animals were seized from their possession due to alleged cruelty.July 26, 2023 News -
New Jersey Gestation and Veal Crate Ban Signed into Law
After a 13-year campaign, New Jersey becomes the latest state to ban the extreme confinement of mother pigs and calves used for veal.July 26, 2023 News -
The Federal Swine Health Protection Act
The practice of feeding garbage to swine dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe, and the very beginnings of history in the U.S. Typically, this garbage consisted of what we now call table scraps —…
