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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 -
Federal Court Clears Path for Citizen Intervention in Animal Welfare Act Proceedings
Decision in Animal Legal Defense Fund case comes just days after agency revokes citizen access to inspection reports.February 16, 2017 Press Release -
2016 Highlights
In 2016, three cases in particular highlight the importance and the broad range of our continuous work on behalf of animals.January 19, 2017 Legally Brief -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Uncovers Criminal Animal Cruelty at Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has uncovered evidence of criminal animal cruelty at a roadside zoo in Delaware County.November 17, 2016 Press Release -
Challenging Cricket Hollow Zoos Treatment of Endangered Lions (2016)
In 2016, while the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first case against Cricket Hollow Zoo was still pending, we filed our second lawsuit against Cricket Hollow based on violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) after African…
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Two Imperiled African Lions—Jonwah And Njjarra—Receive Critical Veterinary Care After Rescue From Iowa Zoo
Press invited to the wild animal sanctuary on Thursday, August 11, 2016.August 10, 2016 Press Release -
Lawsuit Results in Two African Lions—Jonwah and Njjarra—Released to Sanctuary from Cricket Hollow Zoo
Second Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit to free endangered animals from Cricket Hollow roadside zoo.August 3, 2016 Press Release -
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Trial to Protect Endangered Lions at Iowa Zoo
Second ESA lawsuit brought against Cricket Hollow Zoo by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.July 21, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Proposes Clarifications to Strengthen Federal Animal Welfare Act
Animal Legal Defense Fund submits petition for rulemaking to the USDA proposing amendments to the AWA.July 19, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Scores First Victory in an Endangered Species Act Lawsuit on Behalf of Endangered Animals in Captivity
Sets precedent for captive endangered animals around the country.February 11, 2016 Press Release
