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Washington, D.C., Enacts Legislation to Protect Companion Animals in Cold Weather
As winter approaches, many caring people wonder what legal protections exist for companion animals left outside in very cold weather.December 1, 2017 Animal Law Update -
California Becomes First State to Ban Retail Sale of Companion Animals
Laws like California’s are part of a growing movement to combat large-scale commercial breeding facilities.December 7, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Forward Academic Institutions
Humane education is important for college students, who are often on their own for the first time and interested in learning how to make a positive difference in the world.November 30, 2017 News -
UPDATE: Fight the Border Wall’s Threat to Animals
This week the Animal Legal Defense Fund called on a federal court to rule that current plans for a U.S. border wall are illegal.November 22, 2017 News -
25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop
All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.December 7, 2017 News -
California Supreme Court Reverses Protections for Elephants Confined at Los Angeles Zoo
Despite poor conditions for the Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo, the California Supreme Court has overturned an injunction intended to improve their well-being.September 8, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Illinois and New York Pass First Statewide Bans on the Use of Elephants in Entertainment
Illinois recently enacted the first statewide ban on the use of elephants in traveling acts, with New York following close behind.November 17, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Celebrating the 2017 Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award Winners
We recognize the many legal professionals across the country who have contributed to our life-saving work.November 9, 2017 News -
We’re Working on a Major Change for Farmed Animals!
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is proud to join Prevent Cruelty California.November 3, 2017 News -
Summer/Fall 2017 New Voices in Animal Law Writing Contest: Emily Bowen
Emily Bowen, at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, is the winner of our first New Voices in Animal Law Writing Contest!October 30, 2017 Student Chapters