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Urging FWS Not to Rescind Regulatory Definition of ‘Harm’ Under the Endangered Species Act
ALDF submitted comments to the FWS and NMFS urging the agencies not to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the ESA in the agencies’ proposed rule. -
Endangered Species Act Rollbacks Reversed After Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit
U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund following its lawsuit to vacate rules imposed by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2019 under the Trump administration that weakened the Endangered Species Act (ESA).July 8, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Adds $5,000 to Reward in Case of Endangered Red Wolf Shooting
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally shooting and killing a red wolf in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.May 24, 2022 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Roadside Zoo for Violating Endangered Species Act
The lawsuit alleges federally endangered and threatened animals such as the tigers, lions, and ring-tailed lemurs are receiving inadequate care at the facilityMarch 16, 2022 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo Results in Rescue of Eight Animals
Thanks to Animal Legal Defense Fund supporters, a tiger named Nila, two lions — Buddy and Missa, two ring-tailed lemurs, a Mikado pheasant, a military macaw, and a blue-and-gold macaw will at last have access to species-appropriate habitats and enrichment.February 2, 2022 News -
Demanding USDA Revoke Animal Welfare Act License from Texas Exhibitor Jason Clay (2022)
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a complaint requesting the USDA investigate and enforce the AWA against licensee Jason Clay who is doing business in Texas as two entities, Franklin Drive Thru Safari and East Texas Zoo & Gator Park. -
Complaint Demands USDA Revoke Animal Welfare Act License from Texas Exhibitor Jason Clay
Clay has a demonstrated history of noncompliance with the law at his facilities, Franklin Drive Thru Safari and East Texas Zoo and Gator ParkJanuary 25, 2022 Press Release -
Challenging Texas Roadside Zoo for Violating the Endangered Species Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sent notice to a Texas roadside zoo for allegedly violating the Endangered Species Act. -
Challenging the Treatment of Captive Animals at Olympic Game Farm
The Animal Legal Defense Fund alleges Olympic Game Farm, a roadside zoo in Sequim, Washington, is breaking the Endangered Species Act and state anti-cruelty laws by not providing adequate care for the captive animals in its possession. -
Lawsuit to Protect the Endangered Species Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit to force the federal government to repeal recently imposed rules under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The lawsuit specifically details the importance of ESA protections for animals in captivity.
