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Foie Gras Update: California Prevails, But Will The Ban Be Upheld In New York City?

In Defense of Animals is working to ban foie gras! New York City is still facing legal challenges to the ban while California has upheld theirs.

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Victory: California’s Prop 12 Upheld by Supreme Court

Proposition 12, a law in CA prohibiting the sale of meat from animals kept in confined pens, was upheld by the Supreme Court on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

California, chickens, cows, egg-laying hens, Farmed Animals, pigs

A Final Pig Vigil Held at Farmer John’s Slaughterhouse

Animal activists celebrate a partial victory as Farmer John’s slaughterhouse closes its doors and moves to a new location out of state.

California, Farmed Animals, Farmer John’s slaughterhouse, Los Angeles, pig vigil, pigs, Vernon

VICTORY: Supervisors Ban Wild Cow Milking in Unincorporated Alameda County Rodeos

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to ban wild cow milking in rodeo events.

California, Farmed Animals, rodeo

Polls Prove Voters Condemn Farm Animal Cruelty and Confinement

The results are in: new poll results show that not only do a majority of surveyed American voters support laws like Prop 12, they want similar laws passed across…

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UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge of California’s Historic Prop 12

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to California’s historic Prop 12, a ballot initiative that’s among the strongest animal protection laws yet.

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California Residents: Disappointing Changes Made to Bill to End New Factory Farms & Slaughterhouses

California Residents: Disappointing Updates Made to Factory Farming & Slaughterhouse Moratorium

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California Residents: Don’t Let Cattle Ranching Hang Us Out to Dry

CA's crisis is so bad the dairy and cattle industries are killing their own animals. Urge CA to help ranchers transition to plant-based farming.

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Victory: Alameda County, California Outlaws Cruel Rodeo Event!

Alameda County passed a ban on mutton busting

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California Residents: Urge Governor Newsom to Ban All Fur Trapping!

Fur trapping in California is just one step away from being banned!

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