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Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Raj Reddy
It’s refreshing to work with people who’ve dedicated their careers—some of them, even their lives—to advancing the interests of a group they don’t belong to.March 8, 2018 Student Chapters -
China Reclassifies Dogs from “Livestock” to “Companion Animals”
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting criticism of the dog meat trade from Chinese citizens, the national government of China has issued draft guidelines to reclassify dogs from “livestock” to “companion animals.”May 20, 2020 Animal Law Update -
France to End Mink Farming, Use of Wild Animals in Traveling Circuses, and Captivity of Orcas and Dolphins in Marine Parks
As part of a broad package of animal protection measures, France has banned the farming of mink for their fur, captivity of dolphins and orcas in marine parks, and the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. Also included are new standards to improve the well-being of some species of animals held in zoos.December 28, 2020 Animal Law Update -
Spotlight: Heather Sierstorpff
Heather Sierstorpff is a 2019 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.July 25, 2019 Student Chapter Spotlight -
America’s Top Ten Animal Defenders Stand Up For The Voiceless
We've chosen the top prosecutors, law enforcement officials, lawmakers and others who champion the cause of animal crime victims honored during National Justice for Animals Week.February 2, 2018 Press Release -
Where Are They Now? Alexis Fox
Animal Law is not just an occupation for Alexis Fox, but a calling: a way of being in the world.October 12, 2012 Student Chapters -
Delhi High Court Rules that Community Dogs Have the Right to Food
In an important decision, the Delhi High Court ruled that community dogs have the right to food and that citizens have the right to feed them. The animal-forward ruling emphasized the species-specific needs and inherent value of community dogs, also called stray or street dogs, and included broad guidance regarding their feeding.November 2, 2021 Animal Law Update -
Social Media & Press Coverage
Social media is a great tool for keeping your chapter members up-to-date on animal law events and news. This guide will help you get started. -
Exposing Animal Abusers: Update on the Animal Welfare Blackout
In early 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) purged tens of thousands of important documents related to animal welfare from the agency’s website. The purged inspection reports documented violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).September 18, 2019 News -
Defending California’s Landmark Farmed Animal Protection Law, Proposition 12
For the second time, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has intervened to help California defend its landmark farmed animal protection law, Proposition 12. The case will next be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
