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Challenging the Government’s Censorship of Animal Advocates’ Speech on Social Media
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of animal advocates who’ve been prevented from posting critical comments regarding animal experimentation on the Health and Human Services (HHS) otherwise public social media pages. The HHS is primarily charged with funding and promoting research on animals. -
Animals Recognized as Legal Persons for the First Time in U.S. Court
An international fight to protect Pablo Escobar’s hippos from slaughter results in a U.S. federal court order recognizing animals can be “interested persons”October 20, 2021 Press Release -
The Pro Bono Team That Helped Advance Animals’ Legal Status — and Secure Vulnerable Witnesses’ Access to Courtroom ‘Comfort Dogs’
Philadelphia-based law firm Stradley Ronon helped achieve an important victory for animals and vulnerable court witnesses alike.December 6, 2021 Pro Bono Spotlight -
Lawsuit Filed Demanding USDA Respond to Petition Seeking Aid for Abandoned Animals
The petition asserts animal relocation procedures must accompany USDA license revocation and termination proceedingsJanuary 20, 2022 Press Release -
Demanding USDA Respond to Petition Seeking to Establish Animal Relocation Procedures
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a complaint to require that the USDA provide a substantive response to a rulemaking petition the organization submitted in 2016, which urges the agency to establish animal relocation procedures through APHIS. -
Complaint Demands USDA Provide Oversight of Animal Exhibitors on Social Media Operating Without Licenses
The complaint asks the agency to enforce the Animal Welfare Act to protect animals exploited on social media platformsFebruary 2, 2022 Press Release -
Urging USDA to Enforce Animal Welfare Act Requirements for Social Media Exhibitors
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a complaint against the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to demand enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) for animal exhibitions on YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms without proper licensing. -
Short Film Released with Actress Anjelica Huston in Support of States Adopting Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs
Huston narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demonstrating the impact legal advocates can have on behalf of animal cruelty victimsFebruary 15, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Bill of Rights
Animal cruelty is defined differently in every state’s laws, but generally includes both abuse and neglect. Unfortunately in each state, the law treats animals as property instead of living, sentient beings. That’s why the Animal Legal Defense Fund stands for -
Goldie’s Act (Federal)
Named for a golden retriever, Goldie’s Act would amend the AWA to require the USDA enforce strengthened regulations set forth in the proposed bill.
