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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 -
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 -
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 -
Tofurky Challenges Unconstitutional Texas Label Censorship Law
Lawsuit filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The Good Food Institute asserts that the law imposes unclear and vague standards on plant-based meat producersSeptember 5, 2023 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against Pig Breeder Holden Farms Related to Feeding Dead Piglets’ Intestines and Feces to Mother Pigs and Other Offenses
Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a false claims lawsuit against Holden Farms. Allegations include violating federal and state laws banning “garbage feeding” and state animal cruelty law.August 10, 2023 Press Release -
15 Dogs Released From Custody After Federal Criminal Cases Conclude
The grant will provide 15 dogs with housing and enrichment while awaiting adoptionJuly 27, 2023 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Announces Attorney + Advocate Chris Green as New Executive Director
Green, currently Executive Director of the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard University, will assume the role in September after a nationwide search; animal protection leaders praise selection.June 22, 2023 Press Release
