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First Criminal Charges Filed under California’s Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (Proposition 2)
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed more than 50 charges against an Ontario, California egg facility, Hohberg Poultry Ranches.March 28, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues California Department of Food and Agriculture to Release Records about Conditions of Hens Used by the Egg Industry
Today, the Animal Legal Defense Fund sued the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for violating the California Public Records Act by unlawfully withholding records regarding living conditions of hens used by the egg industry in factory farms.March 15, 2017 Press Release -
Coalition Calls for a Moratorium on Federal Loans for Chicken CAFOs in Arkansas Pending Careful Environmental Review
Community, Environmental and Animal Protection Coalition Exposes Federal Government’s Failure to Follow Regulations.January 18, 2017 Press Release -
False Egg Labeling Case Against Handsome Brook Farm Can Proceed, Court Rules
D.C. Superior Court Denies Handsome Brook’s Motion to Dismiss, Finding Suit Adequately Alleges Company’s False “Pasture-Raised” Claims.January 11, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Securities and Exchange Commission to Expedite Investigation of Tyson Foods
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is urging the SEC to expedite an investigation of the chicken producer in relation to the organization’s 2015 undercover investigation of a Tyson Foods slaughter plant.January 8, 2017 Press Release -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge to California Sales Ban on Eggs Sourced from Extreme Confinement of Hens
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging California’s ban on the sale of shell eggs obtained from sources that do not comply with its animal care standards.December 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Victory for Egg-Laying Hens as 9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Prop 2 Challenge
Missouri’s crusade to roll back farmed animal protections approved by California voters suffered a fatal blow today when a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the case (State of Missouri ex rel. Koster v. Harris).November 18, 2016 News -
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 -
Egg Retailer Handsome Brook Farm Sued Over Accuracy Of Pasture-Raised Labeling
Consumer and animal protection advocates allege eggs do not meet consumer expectations.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Granted En Banc Rehearing in FOIA Case Over FDA Factory Egg Farm Information
A panel of 11 judges will rehear their appeal over access to factory egg farm information held by the government.August 3, 2016 Press Release
