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Ending Killing Contests in Massachusetts
Killing contests are a bloodsport — they make a “game” of inflicting suffering and death on wild animals. Contestants typically compete for cash or prizes for killing the largest, smallest, or greatest number of animals. These…
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Challenging Wildlife Services for Violating NEPA
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, for failing to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by considering the current science about the harm lethal…
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Bill Regulating Super-Toxic Rodenticides Advances Out Of California Assembly
Today the California Ecosystems Protection Act, passed out of the California Assembly. Authored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom and sponsored by ALDF and a coalition of wildlife protection groups, the bill bans second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.May 6, 2019 Press Release -
Urging Humboldt County, CA to Terminate Contract with Wildlife-Killing Federal Agency
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sent a letter to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and Humboldt County Agriculture Commissioner, urging them to terminate their contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (“Wildlife Services”).…
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Animal Protection Bills to Watch in California – 2019
California is poised to make major strides for animals this legislative session with more than a dozen animal bills being considered. Eight of these bills are being heard in committees on April 9th alone. Watch the bill hearings here.April 8, 2019 News -
California Ecosystems Protection Act – AB 1788
Protecting California’s Wildlife from Harmful Poisons -
Animals Rescued from Maryland Roadside Zoo After Threat of Lawsuit
Animal Legal Defense Fund initiated a lawsuit against Deer Haven Mini Zoo for violations of Endangered Species Act and state animal cruelty lawsJuly 19, 2018 Press Release -
Animal Advocates Announce Intent to Sue Maryland Roadside Zoo for Violating Endangered Species Act and State Animal Cruelty Law
The notice letter offers to assist with the relocation of the animals to sanctuaries but cautions that the Animal Legal Defense Fund will file the lawsuit if illegal conditions persist.April 24, 2018 Press Release -
Challenging the Treatment of Captive Animals at Deer Haven Mini Zoo
In April 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund announced its intent to sue Deer Haven Mini Zoo in Keymar, Maryland, for violations of the federal Endangered Species Act and state animal cruelty laws. As a result,…
