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Iowa Ag-Gag Law 2.0 is Unconstitutional

We are deeply disappointed that despite fierce opposition from the public, Iowa has enacted a new Ag-Gag law just months after a federal court struck down a similar Iowa law that criminalized investigations at factory farms, slaughterhouses, and puppy mill

March 14, 2019 Press Release

Iowa Ag-Gag Take Two –Taxpayers Will Foot the Bill to Defend Unconstitutional Proposed Law

New Iowa legislation would make it a crime for a person to gain access to an agricultural production facility through deception if the person intends to cause an “injury” to the “business interest” of the facility.

March 8, 2019 News

Animal Advocates Sue Pet Store and Phony Rescue Operation for Illegal Puppy Laundering Scheme

Today the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the Animal Kingdom pet store and purported rescue group Bark Adoptions for engaging in a puppy laundering scheme to unlawfully circumvent the California law that bans the sale of dogs.

March 5, 2019 Press Release

Victory in Alabama – Barbour County Provides Sheltering Services in Response to Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit

Less than a year ago, stray or abandoned dogs and cats in Barbour County, Alabama, did not have a shelter to care for them. Thanks in part to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s intervention, today Barbour County is fortunate to have both.

March 4, 2019 News

California Senator Wilk Introduces Landmark Animal Cruelty and Violence Prevention Legislation

California Senator Scott Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, is joining the Animal Legal Defense Fund in calling for common-sense legislation to address the link between animal abuse and violence toward humans.

February 27, 2019 Press Release

Texas Senate and House Legislators Introduce Possession Ban Bill

The Animal Legal Defense Fund commends Sen. José Rodriguez (D – El Paso) and Rep. Eddie Lucio III (D - Brownsville) for introducing the Possession Ban bill, SB 804/HB 2012 — which is designed to keep animals out of the possession of convicted abusers.

February 25, 2019 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers Assistance in Investigating Zebra Who Died in the Cold

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering our assistance in investigating the death of a zebra who died after being left out in last week's record breaking subzero weather in northern Indiana. We also renew our call for stronger animal protection laws.

February 14, 2019 News

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