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The Animal Agriculture Industry: Liability Proof?
Earlier this summer, the driver of a pig transport truck struck and killed longtime animal advocate Regan Russell. The circumstances regarding her death are not fully known to the public, but top to bottom, the animal agriculture industry is rarely held accountable.August 4, 2020 News -
Florida Girl Scouts Speak Up for Orcas!
After learning about orca captivity the troops made posters highlighting facts about captive orcas and encouraging others not to support businesses that exploit animals.May 4, 2020 News -
Backyard Slaughter Survivors Head to Sanctuary!
Animals rescued from backyard slaughter operation near Fort Meyers, Florida are now headed to sanctuaries.May 4, 2020 News -
As COVID Pummels Slaughterhouse Workers, Meat Companies Won’t Slow Down
The USDA and its meat corporation clientele are resisting calls to halt or even delay slaughterhouses’ adoption of the controversial high-speed, deregulated pig and poultry slaughter inspection systems.April 14, 2020 News -
United States: Urge the USDA to implement strong protections for birds under the AWA
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is our country’s primary animal protection law. Though flawed, the law still provides critical protections. However, the AWA’s regulations have excluded birds — but that could change with your help. -
The Hidden Dangers of Lockdown Orders for Domestic Violence Victims and Companion Animals
As shelter-in-place orders are given across the nation, there is a growing concern that family violence will be on the rise.April 10, 2020 News -
Animal Protection Bills to Watch in Rhode Island – 2020 Legislative Session
Rhode Island is ranked fifth in the nation for its strong animal protection laws. To further this progress, we are supporting several priority bills in Rhode Island this legislative session.March 30, 2020 News -
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 -
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
