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New York Ends Wildlife Killing Contests
State becomes the 10th in the U.S. to ban inhumane competitions for killing native wildlife.January 5, 2024 News -
Los Angeles City Council Unanimously Votes in Favor of a Rodeo Ban Ordinance
Actress Kate Mara joins the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Los Angeles animal advocates in support of ordinance to protect animals from six cruel rodeo practicesDecember 5, 2023 Press Release -
Legal Petition Urges USDA to Adopt Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Wildlife Services Program
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, as part of a coalition, submitted a petition for rulemaking to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service urging Wildlife Services to phase out lethal control of wild animals, including prohibiting specific practices such as neck snares, M-44 cyanide bombs, lead bullets, and more.November 21, 2023 Press Release -
Florida: Ask your state legislators to support a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP)!
Courtroom Animal Advocate Program laws allow advocates – lawyers, supervised law students, or emeritus attorneys – to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases. Encourage your state legislator to support this important bill! -
Florida: Ask your state legislators to support a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP)!
Courtroom Animal Advocate Program laws allow advocates – lawyers, supervised law students, or emeritus attorneys – to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases. Encourage your state legislator to support this important bill! -
Provisions of Wisconsin’s So-called Hunter Harassment Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reverses lower court’s decision, ruling that the challenged provisions violate the First AmendmentNovember 14, 2023 Press Release -
Court Rules Craigslist Puppy Sellers Illegally Neglected Animals, Defrauded Families
Following a week-long trial in 2022, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge issued a decision finding that Craigslist puppy traffickers committed animal neglect and fraud by selling fatally sick dogs to families.November 10, 2023 Press Release -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Union Ratifies First Contract
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and its staff union, ALDF United, are pleased to announce the ratification of their first collective bargaining agreement.November 2, 2023 Press Release -
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review North Carolina Ag-Gag Law
Denial upholds lower court's decision affirming constitutionality of undercover investigations and whistleblowingOctober 18, 2023 News -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Accepts Gift Supporting the Animal Legal Education Initiative
The gift of more than $1 million will fund the program over the next four yearsSeptember 28, 2023 Press Release