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Litigation
Filing High Impact Lawsuits that Expand the Protections for Animals Under the Law
The Litigation Program files high-impact lawsuits against individuals and industries that exploit animals, including factory farms, puppy mills, research laboratories, and roadside zoos. We litigate cases in state and federal courts with the goal of stopping abusive practices and setting ground-breaking precedent that will establish justice for animals in the legal system. In addition to suing animal abusers, we often sue state and federal governments and agencies to invalidate laws and regulations that harm animals; and we intervene in litigation to defend animal protection laws when they are under siege from industries that abuse animals.
Featured Cases
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Defending California’s Proposition 12 Against Iowa Industry Group’s Challenge
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Justice the Horse Sues Abuser
Recent Victories
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Challenging Kansas’s Ag-Gag Law
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Challenging Cricket Hollow Zoo’s Treatment of Animals (2018)
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Challenging Backyard Butchers in Florida
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Challenging the Sale of Puppy Mill Dogs – Barkworks Class Action
Litigation Program Team
See bar admissions of our attorneys.
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Anthony Eliseuson
Litigation Program Director -
Amanda Howell
Managing Attorney -
Ariel Flint
Senior Staff Attorney -
Bailey Frank
David Reuben Litigation Fellow -
Caitlin Foley
Senior Staff Attorney -
Christine Ball-Blakely
Senior Staff Attorney -
Cristina Kladis
Staff Attorney -
Daniel Waltz
Managing Attorney -
Emily Stewart
Litigation Fellow -
Emma McCapes
Litigation Coordinator -
Larissa Liebmann
Senior Staff Attorney -
Michael Swistara
Litigation Fellow -
Sam Fox Krauss
Litigation Fellow -
Sarah Rogers
Staff Attorney
Related News
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Complaint Urges USDA to Investigate Puppy Mill Carrier for Deaths During Transport
Records obtained by the Animal Legal Defense Fund reveal puppy deaths and injuries in transport.June 11, 2024 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Over Police Shooting of Blind, Deaf Dog in Missouri
The complaint argues the lethal force used violates the 4th Amendment and seeks compensation for the plaintiff.May 29, 2024 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Demanding USDA Produce Documents Related to the Environmental Review of Publicly Funded Factory Farms
Despite repeated FOIAs, the USDA has failed to post the documents in violation of the law.May 22, 2024 News