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Hearing Today in Lawsuit Compelling USDA to Pull Foie Gras From Shelves
Today the District Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit by the Animal Legal Defense Fund on the issue of foie gras.August 15, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Wins Critical Appeal in Fight Against Factory Egg Farms
The Animal Legal Defense Fund won an important appeal against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an ongoing dispute over whether the agency must provide information about hen population and living conditions.October 3, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Response to the USDA Removing Online Animal Welfare Reports
Revoking longstanding means of public access to these documents makes it more difficult, time-consuming and expensive for the public and animal protection groups to track compliance with federal lawFebruary 6, 2017 Press Release -
Coalition of Animal Protection Organizations Sues USDA for Animal Welfare Blackout
Lawsuit argues removal of online animal welfare records violates the Freedom of Information Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.February 22, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Honors America’s “Top Ten Animal Defenders” 2017
Prosecutors and law enforcement officials recognized for their work on behalf of animals during National Justice for Animals Week 2017February 27, 2017 Press Release -
U.S. Withdraw from Paris Accord is an Assault on Animals and the Environment
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is dismayed by the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the global plan to respond to and mitigate climate change.June 1, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Advocates Urge USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Incorporate Plant-Based Diets
Agencies must acknowledge growing demand for and health benefits of plant-based dietsMarch 30, 2018 Press Release -
Charging Considerations in Criminal Animal Abuse Cases
Prosecutors understand that their communities have a compelling interest in preventing animal cruelty, and they take seriously their role in bringing animal abusers to justice. -
Legal FAQ’s for Search and Rescue Volunteers
Volunteer attorneys from across the U.S. have donated their time to, as quickly as possible, research and write the legal memoranda that support the shorter answers provided here. -
How to help a neighbor’s neglected animal
Animal neglect is the failure to provide basic care required for an animal to thrive. At first glance, such cases may seem less egregious than a single, brutal act of violent abuse, but severe neglect can mean extended periods of extreme suffering.
