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June 26, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Major Tenn. Cockfighting Raid
An investigation initiated by The HSUS led to a Polk County, Tenn., Sheriff's Office raid of a suspected large-scale animal fighting operation, resulting in more than 100 people being charged with cockfighting.
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June 22, 2010
Montebello Cockfighting Raid Reveals 1,200 Roosters, Injured Horse
Almost 1,200 birds believed to used for cockfighting were discovered today in Montebello, Calif., by a multi-agency task force led by The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.
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June 7, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Major S.C. Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS assisted the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office by conducting evidence identification and documentation at the Sunday raid of a suspected cockfighting operation.
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May 27, 2010
The HSUS Urges Gov. Jindal to Crack Down on Cockfighting Boosters
The HSUS issued a statement in response to the Louisiana House of Representatives’ passage of a bill that would make it illegal to be a spectator at a cockfight.
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May 17, 2010
The HSUS Praises Minn. Lawmakers for Combating Animal Fighting, Protecting Pets and American Horses
The HSUS applauds Minnesota for enacting bills to protect animals in domestic disputes and to criminalize drugs and implements used in animal fighting.
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May 4, 2010
The HSUS Assists San Luis Obispo County Sheriff on Cockfighting Raid
The HSUS provided support and expertise to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department in raiding a suspected cockfighting locale in Central California.
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April 28, 2010
The HSUS Praises La. Senate for Cracking Down on Cockfighting Boosters
Julia Breaux Melancon, Louisiana state director for The HSUS, issued a statement after the Louisiana Senate voted in support of a bill to make it illegal to be a spectator at a cockfight.
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April 14, 2010
The HSUS Praises Neb. Governor for Signing Law Banning Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
The HSUS commends Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman for signing a law that prohibits the possession of animal fighting paraphernalia.
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April 9, 2010
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The HumanHSUS hails a decision issued Friday by a federal appeals court rejecting a constitutional challenge to the federal animal fighting ban.
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March 30, 2010
The HSUS Commends Hawaii House for Killing Cockfighting-Friendly Resolution
The HSUS commends the Hawaii House of Representatives for nixing a resolution that seeks to affirm cockfighting as a culturally acceptable practice.
