Showing 11-20 of 93
-
Challenging Washington’s Illegal Bear Hunting Regulations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to two rules promulgated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Service allowing bears to be hunted using bait, hounds, and body-gripping traps. -
Defending San Francisco’s Fur Ban
The Animal Legal Defense Fund intervened to defend San Francisco’s ban on the sale of fur products against a fur industry lawsuit -
Compelling the USDA to Protect Primates Used in Research
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the USDA for failure to protect the psychological well-being of primates used in biomedical research. -
Holding Slaughterhouses Accountable for Water Pollution
The Animal Legal Defense Fund joined a coalition of conservation and community groups in filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to update national standards restricting water pollution from slaughterhouses. -
Demanding Transparency Regarding Government Funding of Factory Farms
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is part of a coalition suing the Farm Service Agency for withholding and improperly redacting records regarding the funding of factory farms. -
Ending Killing Contests in Colorado
In 2020, Colorado adopted regulations banning killing contests for coyotes and foxes, as well as other small mammals. -
Challenging Restrictions on Plant-Based Dairy Marketing
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Food and Agriculture on behalf of vegan food producer Miyoko's Creamery, after the agency instructed the company to stop using terms like "dairy" and "butter" on its product -
Ending Killing Contests in Massachusetts
In 2019, Massachusetts adopted regulations banning killing contests for certain animals, including coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. -
Defending California’s Proposition 12 from NAMI
A coalition of animal protection organizations filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit to join California in defending the constitutionality of the Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act. -
Lawsuit to Protect the Endangered Species Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit to force the federal government to repeal recently imposed rules under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The lawsuit specifically details the importance of ESA protections for animals in captivity.
