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Recap: 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
The Animal Legal Defense Fund presented at the 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference.November 19, 2019 News -
Congratulations to the 2019 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.November 19, 2019 Student Chapters -
Protect Dogs This Winter
It’s a heartbreaking reality. Every year, there are countless cases of animals being found chained up outside in freezing temperatures, no food or water or warm shelter in sight. -
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Recap: 27th Annual Animal Law Conference
The 27th annual Animal Law Conference took place October 25-27, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.November 15, 2019 News -
Captive Aquatic Animals in Public Aquariums 2019
Join Kelly Levenda and Alexandra Monson as they discuss the legal issues associated with fin fishes and whales exhibited in public aquariums, as these animals make up the majority of aquatic animals held in captivity. -
34 Horses in Limbo: Pre-Trial Forfeiture
On an early August morning, 34 horses seized from a scene of severe neglect began their 107th day in state custody. Horse rescue volunteers had nursed the horses back to health, and ready to be adopted. But the horses needed one more thing...November 8, 2019 News -
Protecting Animals Using the Freedom of Information Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund routinely uses FOIA to request documents from government agencies including the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service. -
How Animals Differ from Other Types of “Property” Under the Law
Our legal system still considers animals to be “property,” in many ways not much different from a table or a chair. But, there are some ways that the law does recognize animals as the living, feeling beings that they are. -
New York City Council Bans Sale of Foie Gras in Historic Vote
The Animal Legal Defense Fund applauds Speaker Corey Johnson and the NYC Council for voting to end the sale of foie gras. Intro 1378, sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera, now moves to Mayor de Blasio, who is expected to sign the bill into law.October 30, 2019 News
