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Former Roadside Zoo Bear, Ricki, Reunites with Rescuer Whose Lawsuit Freed Her from Concrete Cage
For 16 years, Ricki, a black bear, lived alone in a bare 250-square-foot cage outside of an ice cream shop in Pennsylvania. In 2014, Bennett and the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on Ricki's behalf.April 25, 2019 Press Release -
Coalition Files Lawsuit Challenging Iowa’s Second Unconstitutional Ag-Gag Law
Today, a coalition of public interest groups, led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Iowa’s new Ag-Gag law — a law that is substantively similar to an Iowa law struck down by the same federal court.April 22, 2019 Press Release -
Reward of $5,000 Offered in Case of Bear Cubs Separated from Mother
Reward Offered by Animal Legal Defense Fund for Information Leading to Arrest/ConvictionApril 11, 2019 Press Release -
Animal Protection Bills to Watch in California – 2019
California is poised to make major strides for animals this legislative session with more than a dozen animal bills being considered. Eight of these bills are being heard in committees on April 9th alone. Watch the bill hearings here.April 8, 2019 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Nominated for Best Law Website in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, is nominated for Best Law Website in the 23rd annual Webby Awards. The New York Times describes the Webby Awards as the “Internet’s highest honor.”April 8, 2019 Press Release -
Federal Government Sued for Critical Information Related to Puerto Rico Zoo’s Terminated License
Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park has been illegally operating without federal license for more than a year.April 4, 2019 Press Release -
Speak Out for Captive Orcas at Florida Fish and Wildlife Public Meeting
Tell the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that you care about protecting captive orcas! -
Establishing and Enforcing a Right To Truthful Information About Pig Farming In a Fake News Era
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2019 Florida Legislative Session Kicks into Gear
This year’s Florida legislative session promises to be one of the busiest yet for animals. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is in the halls of the legislature every day – advocating for animals who would otherwise not have a voice.March 18, 2019 News