The Animal Legal Defense Fund works to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
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Actor, director, and New Jersey native @PaulWesley is urging NJ to ban cruel gestation and veal crates! If you live in NJ, go to aldf.org/NJcrate and ask your legislators to support, co-sponsor, and urge leadership to post S.3401/A.5236. #BanTheCratesNJ
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We are deeply saddened to learn that Lolita, an orca who spent the majority of her life in captivity at Miami Seaquarium, has died. 💔
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Foxx the Pembroke Pines Pomeranian’s reward fund reaches $15,000! We want justice! aldf.us/1JhxhOC
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We're deeply saddened to learn that Bosco, a black bear held captive at Pymatuning Deer Park, has passed away. Bosco spent most of his life in a concrete pit where he was deprived of the opportunity to engage in normal behavior such as swimming, climbing, and digging.
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BREAKING: California is the first state to enact safeguards for super-toxic rat poisons to protect the state’s native wildlife from needless suffering. Thank you to Gov. @GavinNewsom, @AsmRichardBloom, @HenrySternCA, and @laurafriedman43. Learn more: aldf.org/article/governor-ne…
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Do you believe that animals deserve basic legal protections — like the right of animals to be protected under the law from exploitation and cruelty? Sign on to our Animal Bill of Rights: aldf.org/animalbillofrights
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We won our lawsuit against Cricket Hollow Zoo! We will now assist in transferring animals from the roadside zoo to reputable sanctuaries and rescues. The owners have also been barred from owning any exotic animals or wildlife now and in the future. 🐻🎉 aldf.org/article/court-order…
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BREAKING: For the first time, a U.S. court has recognized animals as legal persons! An international fight to protect Pablo Escobar’s hippos from slaughter results in a U.S. federal court order recognizing animals can be “interested persons."
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Breaking news: The US House of Representatives has just passed the #BigCatPublicSafetyAct to protect big cats from private possession and cruel cub petting!
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Florida, you did it! Today Floridians voted to end the cruel greyhound industry and made their state a better place for thousands of dogs. 🎉🎉🎉#EndGreyhoundRacing
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VICTORY! Today, the Big Cat Public Safety Act passed the U.S. Senate! BCPSA prohibits the private possession of big cats and makes it illegal for exhibitors to allow direct contact with cubs. We hope the President moves swiftly to sign this important bipartisan bill into law. 🐯
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In a win for free speech and animal protection, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa struck down the state's Ag-Gag law, holding the ban on undercover investigations at factory farms and slaughterhouses violates the First Amendment aldf.us/2FgvE9v
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We won't stand for the blackout on USDA animal welfare reports. We intend to sue the USDA & we need your support. aldf.us/2kNJdjV
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Join Rooney Mara, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and a growing list of other celebrity supporters in calling for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in New York City!
Visit aldf.org/nyc to sign the petition to the New York City Council.
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The Mink VIRUS Act has been introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Adriano Espaillat. The bill will reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission by phasing out mink farming and help operators transition out of the industry.
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We are very sad to report that Ryder, the emaciated horse who collapsed in NYC while pulling a carriage, has died 💔 Help us make Ryder's tragic death the last one. Sign our petition to the New York City Council calling for a ban on this abusive industry: aldf.org/NYC.
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Exciting news! A bill to ban the crates used to cruelly confine mother pigs and calves raised for veal, passed the New Jersey state Senate. 🙌 Thank you to sponsors Senator @vingopal and Assemblyman @RajMukherji for their work on this important bill.
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BREAKING: A huge thank you to @POTUS for signing the Big Cat Public Safety Act into law! This is incredible news for big cats all over the country. Thank the bill sponsors:@SenBlumenthal @SenatorCollins @SenatorCarper @SenatorBurr @RepMikeQuigley and @RepBrianFitz!
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A major victory - California becomes the first state to ban fur trapping! Congratulations to all the advocates who worked hard to make this possible! 🦊latimes.com/california/story…
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Last week we appealed the dismissal of our lawsuit filed on behalf of a horse named Justice. If successful, this groundbreaking lawsuit would be the first to establish that animals have a legal right to sue their abusers in court. aldf.us/2B8dkvz 🐎
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Many of you reached out to us about the disturbing story of the teacher who violently drowned two raccoons and one opossum in front of students. Today, after the state attorney declined to charge the teacher, we offered our help in prosecuting this case. washingtonpost.com/news/anim…
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We are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a series of gruesome cat killings in Thurston County, WA. Many other groups have contributed to the reward - now at $53k. #animalcruelty aldf.us/2xBzvrq
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We are deeply saddened to share the death of Tony, the Siberian-Bengal tiger held captive in the Tiger Truck Stop parking lot in Louisiana.
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We're suing the USDA's Wildlife Services program over its outdated wildlife-killing plan for 10 counties in Northern CA. Wildlife Services relies on cruel, indiscriminate methods that kill thousands of CA's native animals. @CenterForBioDiv @ProjectCoyote sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/20…
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BREAKING: A new poll shows overwhelming support to protect horses by banning carriage rides in NYC following a viral video of an elderly 28 to 30-year-old horse named Ryder collapsing on a New York City street.
Protect Horses. Ban Carriages in NYC.
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Breaking! Court Rules Kansas Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional!
“For 30 years, Kansas lawmakers have suppressed whistleblowers from investigating cruel conditions on factory farms with this unconstitutional law,” said @ALDF's Stephen Wells.
Read more here: aldf.us/37funKe
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For 16 years, Ricki the bear lived alone in a tiny concrete cage outside of an ice cream shop in Pennsylvania. This week, Ricki was reunited with the rescuer, Kelly Bennett, whose lawsuit freed her from her misery. ❤️
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New York is one step closer to banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores! Thank you to @SenGianaris for championing this important legislation, and the NY Senate for taking steps to protect both dogs and NY families! #AdoptDontShop timesunion.com/news/article/…
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Great news - foie gras banished from California restaurants! Today, in a landmark moment for ducks, the Supreme Court denied the #foiegras industry’s petition attacking the constitutionality of CA's unique law banning the sale of foie gras. Learn more: aldf.org/article/foie-gras-b…
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Join #RooneyMara, #ALDF, and a growing list of celebrity supporters calling for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in NYC! It’s long past time to end this inhumane industry. Add your name to the petition to the NYC Council: aldf.org/nyc
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We mourn the deaths of both Karen and Beulah and call on every state to end the exploitation of elephants for entertainment. Wild animals do not belong in circuses and traveling shows. wtnh.com/news/animals-and-wi…
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breaking news: #NYC bans animal exploitation for public entertainment. #circus #animalprotection aldf.us/2tur9PI
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We rescued two lemurs, a bobcat, six arctic foxes, four cavies, and a coatimundi from a #roadsidezoo in #Maryland. In this photo, a male arctic fox and one of his offspring is prepared for transport to sanctuary. aldf.us/2NuzewY
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Major victory! Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds State’s Right to Protect Ducks from Cruelty of Foie Gras - aldf.us/2y43QOf
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One more step to go!
The PACT Act would make some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in or affecting interstate commerce or within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States a federal crime. nytimes.com/2019/11/06/us/po…
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Tell @delta to stop animals like #CecilTheLion from being transported as hunting trophies! change.org/p/delta-air-lines…
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Update on Katy P, the #cat tortured in #Ohio: Katy P continues to do well at Richland Humane Society! Though her tail was amputated, her bowels are functioning. We are still offering a $5000 reward for information. Learn more: aldf.us/2Luu2bR
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The votes are in, and we made history for animals. Yesterday, a majority of Californians said YES to Prop 12, increasing protections for some of the most abused animals in the country – baby cows, egg-laying hens, and mother pigs. Congratulations, California! #YesonProp12
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End the transport of exotic animal "trophies" like #CecilTheLion! change.org/p/delta-air-lines… #JusticeForCecil
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In 2018, Californians voted overwhelmingly to enact the strongest protections for farmed animals in the country. Now, a decision by #SCOTUS could overturn #Prop12 and eliminate states' abilities to pass laws to protect animals.
RT to ask @POTUS to #ProtectProp12 now!
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Hawaii set to become the first U.S. state to ban performances by wild animals. aldf.us/1kXwA4N
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More states are passing laws allowing first responders to provide first aid to pets in emergencies aldf.us/2owc4N1
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We’re saddened to hear about the passing of Animal rights trailblazer Steven (Steve) M. Wise. Steve was president of the Animal Legal Defense Fund from 1985-1995. In 1995, Steve then founded the Nonhuman Rights Project.
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Is an animal an "individual?" Today, the Animal Legal Defense Fund was in federal court arguing that they are -- and therefore the USDA should have to expedite records requests under the Freedom of Information Act when their lives and safety are at risk. #aldf #animalprotection
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Congratulations to #Montreal for ending the cruel carriage #horse industry! montrealgazette.com/news/can…
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The Greater Wynnwood Exotic Animal Park may be closed, but that doesn't mean that the rampant abuse of tigers and big cats has ended. #TigerKing
Urge Congress to support the Big Cat Public Safety Act: aldf.us/3aCNMXY
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Woman is paying all adoption fees at animal shelter until 2017 so that animals find homes: aldf.us/2f9ftN7
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Good news in Chicago! 👏
These horses are forced to work day in and day out, rain or shine, on hot asphalt, often to the point of exhaustion. chicagotribune.com/business/…
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DYK: On a hot day, the temperature inside a closed car can shoot as high as 114 degrees in just 10 minutes? Dogs don't belong in hot cars. Learn more here: aldf.org/hotcars
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🚨New York City Council votes to ban the sale of foie gras in a historic vote! We are proud to be part of the coalition — led by @theanimalvoters — that made this victory possible! #BanFoieGras aldf.org/article/new-york-ci…
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Victory! USDA Revokes Iowa Roadside Zoo’s Exhibitor License and Issues $10,000 Penalty - aldf.us/2B01jdi
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We are offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for killing Luna, an 8-month-old female Chihuahua mix, in Sonoma County, #California. aldf.us/2MsVj1Q
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ICYMI - We filed a lawsuit against Olympic Game Farm, a roadside drive-through zoo in Washington, to protect hundreds of animals being held in grossly substandard conditions. aldf.org/article/animal-lega…
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New York has become the 10th state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals! Last week, Governor Hochul signed the New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act into law which will prohibit the manufacture and sale of cosmetics in NY State that have been tested on animals. 🎉
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A few weeks ago, a zebra tragically (and unnecessarily) died after being left out in record breaking subzero weather in northern Indiana. We are offering our assistance in investigating the animal's death. aldf.us/2X2vWXf
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The bill is signed - New York City officially bans the sale of foie gras! Thank you to @NYCMayor for signing this groundbreaking legislation. 🎉 @theanimalvoters #banfoiegras
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🚨 UPDATE 🚨 The U.S. District Court has upheld our case against Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary. The court rejected Tiger Creek's attempt to dismiss allegations of animal mistreatment and violation of the Endangered Species Act. 🦁🐯
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Retweet and sign up if you believe animals deserve basic rights! aldf.org/signup #animalrights
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🚨Massachusetts - Two MA animal research bills will help prevent animals from being subjected to unnecessary product-testing laboratory experiments + will help ensure dogs + cats retired from the laboratory may be adopted. Contact your state senator today!
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BREAKING: We've filed a lawsuit against Holden Farms, a pig breeding facility in Minnesota, for violating federal and state laws banning “garbage feeding” and state animal cruelty law.
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Cat is rescued and survives after being trapped under rubble for 6 days after the Italian earthquake. aldf.us/2bOxlIZ
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We are saddened to hear that Tilikum, the orca cruelly held captive at Seaworld and the subject of the documentary "Blackfish," has died.
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Did you hear? Yesterday we filed a lawsuit against the #USDA. We won't let their information blackout stand. aldf.us/2ld1DtF
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Jump for joy! Annual #coyote killing contest shut down by @ALDF and @ProjectCoyote! aldf.org/?p=48185
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We’ve partnered with Blackfish director @GabCowperthwait + other celebs to protect big cats! Dozens of stars have signed onto a letter urging Congress to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act—will you add your name? aldf.org/article/add-your-vo… @AmyKinLA @latimes latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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BREAKING: As of today, undercover investigations at farms in Idaho are once again legal! aldf.org/?p=51787
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BREAKING NEWS - The Eighth Circuit of Appeals upholds ruling that an Iowa roadside zoo violated the Endangered Species Act by providing substandard care for four #tigers and three #lemurs. #ALDF #ESA aldf.us/2IK1fht
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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously in favor of a rodeo ban ordinance to prohibit rodeo events in the city that routinely harm and kill animals, such as bull riding and calf roping. 👏
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Good news! The Texas Supreme Court announced it has rejected Kristen Lindsey’s appeal. Lindsey is a veterinarian who had her license suspended after shooting and killing her neighbor’s cat, Tiger, with a bow and arrow. Learn more: aldf.org/case/fighting-to-br…
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Today we filed suit against the #USDA over its blackout of animal welfare report information. aldf.us/2kZtoVy
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Great news! After decades of legal fights, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus will shut down forever this May: aldf.us/2jnOBeM
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Farmed animals including pigs to dogs and cats to lizards and snakes continue to be advertised and purchased on Craigslist under the guise of “re-homing.
Join us in urging Craigslist to end all animal sales and posts on its platform.
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Animal Legal Defense Fund's Jayna Sisbarro and fashion superstar @TimGunn at the NYC rally to ban fur! #furfreenyc
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We're urging the New York City Council to pass Intro 1425 and strengthen protections for carriage horses forced to work in extreme heat. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-o…
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The Texas Possession Ban bill, SB 804/HB 2012, would address a critical gap in Texas law. Possession bans are designed to keep animals safe from convicted abusers. kvia.com/lifestyle/pets/new-…
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Great news – North Carolina’s Ag-Gag law has been declared unconstitutional!
@Public_Justice 🐷 aldf.us/2BXbYXL
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A proposed law in #NewYork would give firefighters the authority to rescue companion animals locked in hot cars. aldf.us/2KUay3j
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These cages will never again be used to house captive animals🙌Following our successful lawsuit, Special Memories Zoo has been permanently banned from ever possessing or exhibiting animals — and as a part of the settlement, we insisted the cages be demolished as well.
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The California Gov. has signed a bill which will allow bystanders to break into hot cars with trapped animals. aldf.us/2cweDp2
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Though the state attorney declined to press charges against the #Ocala teacher who violently drowned two #raccoons and one #opossum, we aren’t backing down. We’re now calling on #Florida Governor Rick Scott to take action. Sign the petition here: aldf.us/2JtVLIL
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For Lolita, the lockdown has lasted 50 years. She is trapped in the equivalent of a bathtub, year after year, with no orca companion or shelter from the sun and other weather conditions. Lolita deserves freedom. #emptythetanks
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One man has rescued 1000 dogs from China's dog meat festival. aldf.us/28SjwYd
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New Animal Law Update! In a groundbreaking decision, the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan has recognized that animals have legal rights and are entitled to protection under the nation’s constitution. Read more⬇️
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Man who wrapped electrical tape around the mouth of Caitlyn, the pit bull terrier, sentenced to 5 years in prison aldf.us/2nXY13U
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California Assembly Bill 485, a bill requiring cats, dogs, and rabbits sold in stores come from rescues, passed the Senate unanimously!
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In 2018, we filed a unique lawsuit in Oregon on behalf of a severely maltreated horse named Justice, with Justice named as the plaintiff. Yesterday we presented our oral argument on this flagship personhood case, which you can listen to here: aldf.us/3jK1EmM
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Illinois and New York Pass First Statewide Bans on the Use of Elephants in Entertainment - aldf.us/2j7DxRm
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