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Advancing the Law for Great Apes: Legal Personhood
On April 20, animal law made an historic leap forward with the case of two chimpanzees, Hercules and Leo, who are being held captive for use in experiments by Stony Brook University.April 29, 2015 News -
Indiana “Pig Wrestling” Violates Local Anti-cruelty Laws
Sports involving the exploitation of animals are grotesque, and “pig wrestling” is no different.April 28, 2015 News -
Hearing in Public Interest Coalition’s Constitutional Challenge to Idaho’s Controversial “Ag-Gag” Law
Advocates ask court for judgment in suit against law that silences industry whistle-blowers.April 27, 2015 Press Release -
Does Every Animal Count? Not in California
120 day sentence handed down for killing over 900 chickens with a golf club.April 24, 2015 News -
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Cormorant Slaughter By Federal Agencies
Thousands of native birds blamed for salmon declines caused by Corps’ mismanagement of the hydropower system.April 20, 2015 Press Release -
Mendocino County Suspends Contract with Rogue Federal Wildlife-Killing Program
County will review tactics of Wildlife Services, which kills millions of wild animals annually.April 13, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Sanctuary for “Lucky,” Lone Elephant at San Antonio Zoo
Zoo conditions violate Endangered Species Act, accreditation standards.April 9, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Contributes to More Than $7,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction in Case of Abused Border Collie
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) who abused a five-year-old border collie mix named Pazzo.April 8, 2015 Press Release -
A Minor Setback to Oregon’s “Every Animal Counts” Rule
When animals are neglected or abused, even in large groups, each animal suffers individually.April 6, 2015 News -
The Friendly Faces of Farmed Animals
Today’s Speak Out for Farmed Animals challenge is to share the cutest picture of a farmed animal on social media! Don’t forget to use the tag #SpeakOut!April 3, 2015 News