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Animal Legal Defense Fund Moves to Dismiss Remaining Claims in Lucky the Elephant Lawsuit
Thanks to the pressure our lawsuit brought to bear and relentless advocacy for Lucky, the zoo introduced two additional elephants, Nicole and Karen, as companions for Lucky.November 22, 2017 Press Release -
Illinois and New York Pass First Statewide Bans on the Use of Elephants in Entertainment
Illinois recently enacted the first statewide ban on the use of elephants in traveling acts, with New York following close behind.November 17, 2017 Animal Law Update -
California Supreme Court Reverses Protections for Elephants Confined at Los Angeles Zoo
Despite poor conditions for the Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo, the California Supreme Court has overturned an injunction intended to improve their well-being.September 8, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Case for 57-Year-Old Elephant Heads to Trial
The San Antonio Zoo must now defend its treatment of Lucky in a full trial after federal judge denies zoo’s attempt to dismiss lawsuit.June 14, 2017 Press Release -
Opposing International Wildlife Conservation Council
In 2017, the Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted a substantial objection comment letter to the United States Department of Interior’s proposal to create a so-called International Wildlife Conservation Council. Despite its name, the proposed council’s express…
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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Ringling Bros. Announcement to Close
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is celebrating the announcement that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will shut down forever this May.January 15, 2017 Press Release -
President Obama Signs END Wildlife Trafficking Act into Law
On October 7, 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R. 2494, The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016.October 10, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California Becomes Second U.S. State to Ban Bullhook Bans
A ban on the use of bullhooks – sharp implements used to beat and train elephants to perform unnatural acts – in circuses and traveling shows has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.September 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California says Bye-Bye to Bullhooks
Just this week, California became the second with Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bullhook ban into law.August 30, 2016 News -
Lucky and Nicole: Together in Solitary
A female Asian elephant named Lucky, who has lived for 53 years in captivity under conditions that don’t meet her basic physical, psychological or social needs, deserves some relief.August 17, 2016 Legally Brief
