Court Strikes Down Ohio Town's Pit Bull Ban
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Michigan Gov. Signs Bill to Protect Pets of Domestic Violence Victims
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The ASPCA Testifies for Stronger Animal Fighting Sentences
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The ASPCA Joins Lawsuit Challenging N.C. Anti-Whistleblower Law
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Take Action: Help Extract Animal Fighting Victims from Red Tape
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Puppy Love Is in the Air on Capitol Hill
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We Need Your Help! Now’s Our Chance to #GetTough on Animal Fighting
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Preemption Laws: When State Authority Overrides Local Authority
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What is state preemption?
State “preemption” laws are designed to prevent or “preempt” local governments from passing or enforcing legislation related to a particular subject matter. Additionally, the federal government can preempt states from enacting specific laws or override state laws that are contradictory to federal law.
What’s an example of a bad preemption law?
USDA Enforcement of Animal Welfare Act Continues to Plummet
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Recent information, published as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) budget request for Fiscal Year 2021, reveals a steep decline in actions taken against commercial breeders (a.k.a., puppy mills) in 2019.
Celebrate Meaningful Reforms! Check Out the ASPCA’s Top 10 Legislative Wins of 2019
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The ASPCA believes that preventing suffering and developing strong, effective laws to protect animals are crucial aspects of our work. Working collaboratively with our wonderful members and supporters, we are making a real difference for animals. Check out our top 10 legislative victories from 2019 below!
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