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Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues USDA for Denying Tony the Tiger is an “Individual” Protected by FOIA
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture for refusing to recognize a captive tiger as an “individual” whose physical safety is at risk and refusing to expedite the organization’s public records request.July 11, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Feds Recognize Tony the Tiger as an “Individual” Protected by the Freedom of Information Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed an administrative appeal, urging the USDA to recognize a captive tiger as an “individual” protected by FOIA.May 24, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Motion to Restore USDA Animal Welfare Documents
Coalition Seeks Court Order Requiring Renewed Public Access to USDA DatabasesMarch 29, 2017 Press Release -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Interview Opportunity: Animal Coalition Condemns Army’s Cruel Plan to Eliminate Horses
A coalition of animal protection groups is speaking out against the Army’s new plan to address the longstanding population of hundreds of horses whose home includes land on Fort Polk.June 21, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Calls for Full Disclosure of Factory Egg Farm Conditions by FDA
Court of Appeal arguments Wednesday on suit asserting agency is concealing information affecting public safety.December 7, 2015 Press Release -
Why is FDA Ignoring Actual Consumer Deception in Egg Labeling, While Hounding a Humane, Plant-Based Mayo?
The FDA is in serious need of a reality check.September 1, 2015 News -
Animal Protection Groups File Legal Petition Alleging USDA Failure to Enforce Humane Slaughter Law
Groups cite two years of enforcement records released through FOIA in demanding changes to USDA’s humane slaughter oversight.September 1, 2015 Press Release
