ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC
Programs
Litigation Program for Animal Protection
LITIGATION PROGRAMTHE LITIGATION PROGRAM FILES HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND INDUSTRIES THAT EXPLOIT ANIMALS, INCLUDING FACTORY FARMS, PUPPY MILLS, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND ROADSIDE ZOOS. THE PROGRAM LITIGATES CASES IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS WITH THE GOAL OF STOPPING ABUSIVE PRACTICES AND SETTING GROUNDBREAKING PRECEDENT THAT WILL ESTABLISH JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO SUING ANIMAL ABUSERS, THE LITIGATION PROGRAM OFTEN SUES STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INVALIDATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HARM ANIMALS; AND INTERVENES IN LITIGATION TO DEFEND ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS WHEN THEY ARE UNDER SIEGE FROM INDUSTRIES THAT ABUSE ANIMALS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.3MCriminal Justice Program
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FORMER PROSECUTORS, WITH EXPERTISE IN ANIMAL PROTECTION. THESE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PROSECUTORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND VETERINARIANS HANDLING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES INCLUDING: LEGAL RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, GRANT FUNDING TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR SEIZED ANIMALS, NECESSARY FORENSIC WORK, AND SECURING AND FUNDING EXPERT WITNESSES INCLUDING VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL BEHAVIORISTS, AND EXPERTS ON ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHTING AND ANIMAL HOARDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND PRODUCES MODEL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND ANNUAL RANKINGS REPORT ON EACH STATE'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MLegislative Affairs Program
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAMTHE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASED LEGAL PROTECTIONS. THE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR LAWS THAT PROMOTE OR PROTECT THE LIVES AND INTERESTS OF ANIMALS AND OPPOSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO ANIMALS' WELL-BEING AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S OTHER PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE MODEL LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES STRATEGIC LEGAL ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.2M
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