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Whistleblower Files Federal Lawsuit Against University of Texas Medical Branch; Asserts UTMB Abusing Animals, and Breaking Federal and State Laws
Former attending veterinarian filed a whistleblower civil suit against UTMB in U.S. District Court.February 11, 2016 Press Release -
Lawsuit on Behalf of Lucky the Elephant to Proceed
Lucky deserves a healthy and happy retirement.January 28, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Calls on the USDA to Protect the Psychological Wellbeing of Primates
Animal Legal Defense Fund alleges that the USDA has failed to protect primates under the Animal Welfare Act.September 1, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Protection Group Files USDA Request to Revoke Traveling Circus Act License
Today, Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investigation of Orlando, Florida-based PM Productions Entertainment, Inc. and its owner, Robert Mullen for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.August 27, 2015 Press Release -
Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in Iowa
Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in IowaAugust 26, 2015 Press Release -
Despite Repeat Animal Welfare Violations, Dirk Arthur Show Proceeding at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Animal Legal Defense Fund and local celebrity, Stephen Sorrentino, offer help to end use of big cats in Vegas magic actAugust 19, 2015 Press Release -
Teaming Up with Las Vegas Entertainer Stephen Sorrentino to Urge Illusionist Dirk Arthur to Make Big Cats Disappear from His Magic Show Once and For All!
Dirk Arthur is no stranger to controversy.August 19, 2015 News -
Legally Brief: Animals in Entertainment
Barnum bought Jumbo the elephant from the London Zoo in 1882 and had her shipped across the Atlantic so he could haul her across the country in chains as a spectacle for profit. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges APHIS to Strengthen Regulations Protecting Research Animals
Laboratory animals are still subject to duplicative, unnecessary and painful experimental procedures.July 15, 2015 News -
Court of Appeals Upholds Citizens’ Right to Challenge Animal Cruelty
North Carolina court revives lawsuit against inhumane roadside zoo.July 8, 2015 Press Release