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Lawsuit Filed Over Police Shooting of Blind, Deaf Dog in Missouri
The complaint argues the lethal force used violates the 4th Amendment and seeks compensation for the plaintiff.
Lawsuit Filed Demanding USDA Produce Documents Related to the Environmental Review of Publicly Funded Factory Farms
Despite repeated FOIAs, the USDA has failed to post the documents in violation of the law.
Animal Legal Defense Fund Grant Supported Washington Attorney General’s Enforcement of Animal Cruelty Law
The judge sentenced a Snohomish County resident for killing then displaying neighborhood wildlife and shooting a kitten in the eye.
REPORT: 95 Percent of Consumers Prefer “Climate-Friendly” Products, But Labels Oversell Emission Reductions
New report reveals how misleading labels lead to increased confusion among consumers searching for more sustainable, less environmentally damaging products.
Lawsuit Filed Demanding FDA Respond to Petitions Seeking to Ban Ractopamine
FDA’s approval for ractopamine relied primarily on safety studies conducted by the drugmaker.
Tentative Settlement Reached in Texas Endangered Species Act Lawsuit
Tiger Creek agrees to meet AZA standards within two years and earn AZA accreditation
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges USDA to Revoke AWA License from Convicted Wildlife Trafficker
Jason Clay has a long history of violations and recently pleaded guilty to violating the Endangered Species Act
Octopus Farming Ban Introduced in California
Bill will ensure that octopus farms, and the inherent risks that come with them, are not allowed in California
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
Animal Legal Defense Fund Publishes 2023 State Rankings Report
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Lawsuit Filed Over Police Shooting of Blind, Deaf Dog in Missouri
The complaint argues the lethal force used violates the 4th Amendment and seeks compensation for the plaintiff.May 29, 2024 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Demanding USDA Produce Documents Related to the Environmental Review of Publicly Funded Factory Farms
Despite repeated FOIAs, the USDA has failed to post the documents in violation of the law.May 22, 2024 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Grant Supported Washington Attorney General’s Enforcement of Animal Cruelty Law
The judge sentenced a Snohomish County resident for killing then displaying neighborhood wildlife and shooting a kitten in the eye.April 18, 2024 News
