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Wisconsin Roadside Zoo Sued for Violating the Endangered Species Act and State Law

Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit charges Special Memories Zoo with illegally mistreating lions, tigers, gray wolves, and other animals

February 12, 2020 Press Release

Recap: Florida Humane Lobby Day 2020

On Tuesday, January 28th, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Humane Society of the United States hosted our first joint Florida Humane Lobby Day.

February 6, 2020 News

California Unconstitutionally Restricts the Marketing of Plant-Based Dairy Products

Animal Legal Defense Fund files lawsuit as state targets plant-based food producer Miyoko's for using 'dairy' terminology.

February 6, 2020 Press Release

The ‘Embarrassing’ Endangered Species Act: Beyond Collective Rights for Species

by Daniel Waltz, Senior Staff Attorney

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Court Rules Kansas Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional

Animal Legal Defense Fund-led coalition wins major victory for animal protection, food and worker safety, and the First Amendment

January 22, 2020 Press Release

State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Illinois is #1, Mississippi #50

Animal Legal Defense Fund Publishes 2019 State Ranking Report

January 21, 2020 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Applauds Court’s Ruling: California Foie Gras Ban is Constitutional

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed the industry’s constitutional challenge in its entirety, and forbade the plaintiffs from trying to renew those claims.

January 15, 2020 News

New York CAAP Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in the potential New York Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP). Please provide the information below so that we can build an initial list of potential advocates and keep you informed as…

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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Pigs from Cruel High-Speed Slaughter

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing a final rule allowing pig slaughterhouses nationwide to police themselves and kill pigs at very high line speeds.

January 13, 2020 News

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Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund for The Animal Law Symposium: Oklahoma City. This day-long CLE event will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from the top voices within the animal law community, including local experts!

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