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New Hampshire: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing
Legislation banning the declawing of cats, H.B. 201, is pending in the New Hampshire legislature. Ask your lawmakers to support a statewide declaw ban today! -
Oregon Supreme Court Denies Petition to Review Case Involving Lawsuit on Behalf of Abused Horse
Lawsuit sheds light on the need to recognize legal rights for animal cruelty victims.March 7, 2023 Press Release -
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 -
Lobbying 101: How to Advocate for Animals
In this free webinar, we will walk you through the basics of how to connect with your representatives and lobby for animal protection legislation. -
Kera Melrose Appointed Interim Executive Director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
Seasoned attorney and animal advocate Kera Melrose has been appointed interim executive director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund following the announcement that — after 23 years of service with the organization — Stephen Wells will be stepping down as executive director.February 24, 2023 Press Release -
Fourth Circuit Enjoins North Carolina Ag-Gag Law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit handed an important win to plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Ag-Gag law, ruling that undercover investigations and whistleblowing are considered newsgathering activities protected by the First Amendment.February 23, 2023 Press Release -
Animal Law Symposium: Criminal Justice 2023
This symposium featured panels discussing recent animal law issues before the courts -
Student Chapter Project Kit
Student Chapter Project Kit contains activity suggestions, resources, ideas, and action items — everything needed to make planning and executing NJFAW events with ease (and fun!) -
Hold Animal Abusers Accountable
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States’ Animal Protection Laws Ranked by Animal Legal Defense Fund: Maine is #1, New Mexico #50
The 17th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report (2022) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.February 1, 2023 Press Release