Humane Society of the United States

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Prop 12 Animal Confinement Law Challenge

March 28, 2022 12:29 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that they would hear a case over California’s Prop 12 law later this year, specifically hearing a challenge over the banning the sale of items when new animal confinement standards are not met....

Nordstrom Announces Ban on Fur and Exotic Animal Skin Sales

October 1, 2020 1:45 pmOctober 2, 2020 1:51 pm

With the announcement by high-end retailer Nordstrom that it will stop selling fur and some “exotic” leather products, the Natural Fibers Alliance immediately condemned Nordstrom’s decision. “Nordstrom’s baffling decision is akin to a steakhouse taking meat off the menu because...

CA Assemblywoman Friedman’s Fur Ban: ‘There is No Need For Fur in the 21st Century’

March 16, 2019 10:53 amMarch 20, 2019 12:57 pm

The first duty of the government is to protect its citizens. Former President Ronald Reagan understood this and had another take on it: “Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.” Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) is...