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Washington State Supreme Court Rules Animal Cruelty Can Be a Crime of Domestic Violence
On February 8, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision in the case State v. Charmarke Abdi-Issa, holding that animal cruelty could be designated a crime of domestic violence, and that an animal’s guardian could be considered a victim of the crime.March 9, 2022 News -
Congratulations to the 2021 Student Chapters of the Year!
These awards celebrate chapters that have shown incredible efforts in advancing animal law and advocating for animals through original projects and initiatives. Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters are a vital part of the growing animal law movement.March 2, 2022 Student Chapters -
Animal Advocates Urge Major Airlines to Prohibit the Transport of ‘Cocaine Hippo’ Hunting Trophies from Colombia
The Animal Legal Defense Fund organizes public pressure campaign urging American, United, and Delta Airlines to broaden trophy hunting bans announced after Cecil the lion was killedMarch 2, 2022 Press Release -
Collaborative Response Project Application
Thank you for your interest in the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Collaborative Response Project. Please let us know more about the needs in your community by completing the brief application: zzz [expired] Collaborative Response Project Application…
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Advocates Mark National Justice for Animals Week; Top Animal Defenders Honored
Annual event raising awareness about crimes against animals to be held February 20–26, 2022.February 20, 2022 Press Release -
New Jersey: Bears Need Protection
Bill A.1967/S.1891 would prohibit the irresponsible practice of intentional and unintentional feeding of black bears, to reduce human-bear encounters. -
National Justice for Animals Week Top Defenders
Animal cruelty cases are complex, requiring determination, creativity, and persistence. Each year for National Justice for Animals Week, Top Defenders are selected for addressing animal cruelty in their communities, despite the challenges they encountered in doing…
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Short Film Released with Actress Anjelica Huston as New York Considers Adopting Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs
Huston narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demonstrating the impact legal advocates can have on behalf of animal cruelty victimsFebruary 17, 2022 Press Release -
Short Film Released Following Unanimous New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee Vote in Support of Courtroom Animal Advocate Program Bill
Anjelica Huston narrates Animal Legal Defense Fund’s film The Case for Courtroom Animal Advocate ProgramsFebruary 15, 2022 Press Release
