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Aquatic Animal Law: Overview, Aquaculture, and Alternatives 2019
Aquatic animal law is an emerging field with important undertones throughout the legal system, including animal welfare, environmental issues, sustainability, workers’ health, and more. -
Court Rules Gray Wolves With Some Dog Genes are Protected by Endangered Species Act
Today the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota issued a critical ruling in favor of wolves’ legal protection — determining that gray wolves are not excluded from the Endangered Species Act even if they have some detectable dog genes.June 14, 2019 News -
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Because Fish Are Not “Animals” Under North Carolina Law
Animals are defined as “property” under U.S. law, which complicates efforts to advocate for them through the legal system. Property classification is not the only aspect of animals’ legal status that presents challenges.June 11, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Take Action: Protect New York City’s Carriage Horses
The New York City Council is considering Intro 1425, the Carriage Horse Heat Relief Bill. Intro 1425 strengthens protections for carriage horses forced to work in extreme heat. We need your help to ensure this important bill is passed.June 11, 2019 Action Alert -
Recap: California Humane Lobby Day 2019
On Tuesday, June 4th, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The Humane Society of the United States hosted their first joint California Humane Lobby Day. Nearly 100 animal advocates gathered in Sacramento to lobby legislators on five animal protection bills.June 5, 2019 News -
Heidi M. Hurd
Heidi M. Hurd is a law and philosophy professor and co-director of the Illinois Program in Law and Philosophy at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, IL. Over her successful academic career, Heidi has served as…
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Alicia Prygoski
As Legislative Affairs Manager, Alicia Prygoski works to pass laws that help animals and defeat legislation that harms them. Before joining the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Alicia worked as a public policy coordinator for farmed animal…
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California Rodenticide Legislation Factsheet – 2019
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Gwen Jones
As Operations Administrative Assistant, Gwen Jones helps in the day to day operations of the Animal Legal Defense Fund headquarters. Gwen has an Associate’s Degree from Santa Rosa Junior College and a BA in English Literature…
