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August 21, 2014
Neighbors Sue Minnesota Pig Factory for Creating Unlivable Conditions
Today neighbors of a Minnesota pig factory served a legal complaint alleging that horrible odors from the facility have made their lives miserable, and are a nuisance under Minnesota law.
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August 15, 2014
Vecinos demandan criaderos de cerdos en Minnesota por crear condiciones inhumanas para vivir
En el día de hoy residentes de Minnesota que viven cerca de una instalación industrializada de producción porcina presentarán una demanda que alega que los olores expedidos por la instalación son insoportables.
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May 12, 2014
Dozen Senators to USDA: Ban Slaughter of Downer Calves
Twelve Senators led by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to close a loophole in federal regulations that allows downer calves – those too sick, injured or weak to stand on their own – to be slaughtered for food.
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March 28, 2014
Court Protects Consumers, Upholds Meat Labeling Rule
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has rejected a lawsuit challenging new federal rules requiring meat producers to disclose the national origins of meat products.
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March 18, 2014
Indiana’s Animal Advocates Celebrate Defeat of Two Harmful Bills
With the close of Indiana’s legislation session, animal advocates celebrate the defeat of two bills that would have been harmful to animals:
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February 12, 2014
72 Members of Congress Urge USDA to Ban Slaughter of Downer Calves
Following a recent slaughter plant shutdown triggered by a Humane Society of the United States investigation, a bipartisan group of 72 Members of Congress are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to close a loophole in federal regulations.
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February 7, 2014
Idaho TV Campaign Urges Legislature to Reject Whistleblower Suppression Bill
In the wake of an investigation that exposed animal cruelty at an Idaho dairy factory farm, the dairy industry is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill aimed at criminalizing whistleblowers. To counter this, the HSUS is launching statewide a TV advertisement calling out the dairy industry and its backers for trying to keep the public in the dark.
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February 4, 2014
The King Amendment
Get the facts here on why the King Amendment to the Farm Bill is so dangerous to animal protection investigations, whistleblowers, and farm animals.
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January 27, 2014
USDA Shutters Calf Slaughter Plant in New Jersey in Wake of HSUS Investigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reacted strongly to a complaint filed by The Humane Society of the United States, ordering Catelli Bros. of Shrewsbury, N.J. to suspend its operations for egregious inhumane handling of calves in violation of federal law.
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December 2, 2013
Binghamton University Joins Meatless Monday Movement
Students at Binghamton University are finding more prominent placement of meat-free dishes in their dining halls on Mondays and filling their trays with dishes such as balsamic grilled Portobello sandwich, California vegetable quesadillas, tofu vegetable pizza and vegan stuffed peppers.
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November 27, 2013
Owners of Infamous Calif. Slaughterhouse Pay Millions to Settle Government Fraud Case
A final settlement has been reached with the remaining defendants in a major False Claims Act lawsuit filed by The HSUS against the owners and investors responsible for the 2008 downed animal abuse scandal in Chino, Calif.
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October 24, 2013
Second Class Action Lawsuit Filed Challenging Perdue’s “Humane” Claims
The Humane Society of the United States announced the filing of a second class action lawsuit against the nation's fourth-largest poultry producer, Perdue Farms, Inc. over the company's alleged false advertising of factory farmed chicken products as “humane.”
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August 13, 2013
Farm Bill Provision Could Nullify State Agricultural Laws
States’ bans on inhumane factory farming practices and many other state laws and rules regulating agriculture are at risk of annulment unless Congress rejects a highly destructive provision adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in its version of the pending Farm Bill.
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July 25, 2013
Worker at Wyoming Pork Producer Convicted of Animal Cruelty
Thanks to evidence provided by The Humane Society of the United States, Jarrod Barney Juarez was convicted of one count of animal cruelty following a trial this week for abusing a piglet at a factory farm that was, at the time of the investigation, supplying pigs to Tyson Foods.
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May 16, 2013
Congressional Votes on Farm Bill Bring Good News, Bad News for Animals
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, in taking up the Farm Bill yesterday, approved an amendment to crackdown on spectators at animal fighting ventures, but also approved a destructive, constitutionally questionable amendment to strip states of their right to protect farm animals and other animals from exploitation and abuse.
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May 13, 2013
Tenn. Governor Haslam Vetoes Anti-Whistleblower Bill
Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed the anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill, SB 1248/HB 1191, after hearing from thousands of Tennesseans urging the veto and a report deeming the bill constitutionally suspect by the Tennessee Attorney General.
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May 3, 2013
Bill to Criminalize Animal Cruelty Whistlblowers Reaches Governor’s Desk, Continues to Draw Criticism
As the anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill SB1248 was finally transmitted to Gov. Bill Haslam for his decision – two weeks after being passed by the legislature – more than 300 Tennessee clergy joined First Amendment and animal welfare groups urging a veto
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May 1, 2013
Tennessee Ad Calls for Governor to Veto Whistleblower Suppression Bill
The Humane Society of the United States has placed a full-page advertisement in The Tennessean as the latest in the deluge of criticism that has met anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill, SB1248, at every step of the legislative process.
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May 1, 2013
Undercover Factory Farm Exposé Nets Prestigious Webby Awards
A video from an undercover investigation of a pig factory farm earned both a 2013 Webby People's Voice Award and a Webby Winner Award.
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April 27, 2013
Dangerous Anti-Whistleblower “Ag Gag” Bill Fails in Indiana
The Indiana legislature refused to pass S.B.373, a bill aimed at criminalizing whistleblowers who expose animal abuse, unsafe working conditions, environmental destruction and other illegal and unethical activities on industrial operations.
