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She Took Chickens from a Slaughterhouse. Was It a Rescue or a Crime?

October 24, 2025

The Guardian

I asked Rosenberg what outcome she was hoping for. “My ideal outcome is honestly just whatever is best for the animals,” she said. “An acquittal wouldn’t set an actual legal precedent, but it would set a social precedent, to some extent, and send an important message.”

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She Took Chickens from a Slaughterhouse. Was It a Rescue or a Crime?

October 24, 2025

The Guardian

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Animal rights activists who removed two piglets from factory farm charged after FBI raids

May 25, 2018

The Washington Post

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Animal rights activists who removed two piglets from factory farm charged after FBI raids

May 25, 2018

The Washington Post

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Bred to Suffer: Inside the Barbaric U.S. Industry of Dog Experimentation

May 17, 2018

The Intercept

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Bred to Suffer: Inside the Barbaric U.S. Industry of Dog Experimentation

May 17, 2018

The Intercept

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America's largest pork producer pledged to make its meat more humane. An investigation says it didn't.

May 8, 2018

Vox

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America's largest pork producer pledged to make its meat more humane. An investigation says it didn't.

May 8, 2018

Vox

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: DxE Activists Charged For Rescuing Sick Turkeys, L.A. Considers Cruelty-free Cleaning Products, April 21 – May 4, 2018

May 5, 2018

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: DxE Activists Charged For Rescuing Sick Turkeys, L.A. Considers Cruelty-free Cleaning Products, April 21 – May 4, 2018

May 5, 2018

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Six Animal Rights Activists Charged With Felonies for Investigation and Rescue That Led to Punishment of a Utah Turkey Farm

May 4, 2018

The Intercept

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Six Animal Rights Activists Charged With Felonies for Investigation and Rescue That Led to Punishment of a Utah Turkey Farm

May 4, 2018

The Intercept

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: The Draconian King Amendment, California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Passes First Hurdle, April 20 – April 27, 2018

April 30, 2018

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: The Draconian King Amendment, California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Passes First Hurdle, April 20 – April 27, 2018

April 30, 2018

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This SLO animal rights activist has been arrested twice. She's only 15

April 26, 2018

The San Luis Obispo Tribune

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This SLO animal rights activist has been arrested twice. She's only 15

April 26, 2018

The San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Boulder police arrest animal rights activists interviewing Whole Foods shoppers about meat

April 25, 2018

Denver Post

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Boulder police arrest animal rights activists interviewing Whole Foods shoppers about meat

April 25, 2018

Denver Post

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: McDonald’s Under Fire From Animal Rights Groups, Cal Senate Committee Passes Iconic African Species Protection Act, April 13 – April 20, 2018

April 22, 2018

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: McDonald’s Under Fire From Animal Rights Groups, Cal Senate Committee Passes Iconic African Species Protection Act, April 13 – April 20, 2018

April 22, 2018

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Who Are the Anti-Dairy Protesters Who Interrupted Joe Biden’s Big Night?

March 4, 2020

The New York Times

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Animal rights group claims it found animal neglect at facility owned by state senator

January 25, 2020

The Hill

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Factory farm industry quietly lobbies California officials to criminalize animal rescue activism

January 9, 2020

The Intercept

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Meet the Activists Risking Prison to Film VR in Factory Farms

December 5, 2019

Wired

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When doing the right thing makes you a criminal

December 5, 2019

Vox

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Stealing Lauri

August 4, 2019

The New York Times

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Protestors collect secret cash to oppose fur ban proposed in California, documents reveal

July 10, 2019

The Intercept

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Meet the Animal Rights Activists Facing Prison Time for Rescuing Ducks, Piglets from Factory Farms

June 6, 2019

Democracy Now!

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They Rescued Pigs and Turkeys from Factory Farms - and Now Face Decades in Prison

December 23, 2018

The Intercept

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 7: Oct 27th-29th 2025

October 27, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 7 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 6: Oct 20th-24th, 2025

October 20, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 6 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 5: Oct 13th-17th, 2025

October 13, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 5 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 4: Oct 6th-10th, 2025

October 6, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 4 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 3: Sept 29th-Oct 3rd, 2025

September 29, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 3 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 2: Sept 22nd-27th, 2025

September 22, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 2 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 1: Sept 15th-19th, 2025

September 15, 2025

Updates and summaries from Week 1 of the Perdue Rescue Trial

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Pre-Trial Updates

September 12, 2025

The Perdue Rescue Trial begins on Monday, September 15th at the Sonoma County Superior Court in Santa Rosa, California.

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Trader Joe’s Is Suing Me to Keep You in the Dark

July 31, 2025

Trader Joe’s is known as “America’s most reputable brand,” and I’m learning firsthand that this might be because they relentlessly silence their critics and go to great lengths to protect their image from public scrutiny.

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100+ Attend State Capitol Rally Supporting Factory Farm Moratorium Bill

March 8, 2022

The coalition event featured attendees representing Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), Sunrise Bay Area and the CA Democratic Environmental Caucus.

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Utah judge rules to gag evidence of cruelty, disease at Smithfield Foods in trial of prominent animal rights activist

February 23, 2022

Two defendants face years in prison after removing sick piglets from the largest factory pig farm in the U.S.

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California Assemblymember Introduces Moratorium on New Factory Farms and Slaughterhouses

February 20, 2022

California Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (D-Van Nuys) introduced a bill Friday to enact a moratorium on new factory farms and slaughterhouses statewide. Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José) is a joint author on the bill, AB 2764.

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BREAK UP WITH TYSON: UCB Students’ Valentines Day Protest Calls Out University Sourcing from Factory Farms

February 13, 2022

UC Berkeley administrators claim the world’s largest chicken producer doesn’t use factory farming

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After Mass Pig Killing Case Dismissal, State Capitol Protesters Decry “Ag-Gag” Laws

January 21, 2022

Demonstrators allege widespread criminal animal abuse by Iowa Select Farms

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Iowa “Ag-Gag” Prosecution Dismissed Against Man Who Exposed Mass Pig Killings

January 18, 2022

Prosecution moved to dismiss case in advance of hearing on expanding media access to trial

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East Bay Residents Hold Memorial Demonstration for Horses Killed at Golden Gate Fields

December 11, 2021

26 horses have died at the facility this year

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GUILTY: Jury Convicts Animal Rights Activist Who Livestreamed Goat Rescue

December 5, 2021

Supporters say rescue of sick baby goat was an act of compassion

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Activists Protest Petaluma Poultry Slaughterhouse with Giant Symbol and Banner for Rose’s Law

December 5, 2021

Protestors, including felony defendants, call for Rose’s Law: Animal Bill of Rights

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Featured

She Took Chickens from a Slaughterhouse. Was It a Rescue or a Crime?

She Took Chickens from a Slaughterhouse. Was It a Rescue or a Crime?

All News

Animal rights activists who removed two piglets from factory farm charged after FBI raids

Animal rights activists who removed two piglets from factory farm charged after FBI raids

Bred to Suffer: Inside the Barbaric U.S. Industry of Dog Experimentation

Bred to Suffer: Inside the Barbaric U.S. Industry of Dog Experimentation

America's largest pork producer pledged to make its meat more humane. An investigation says it didn't.

America's largest pork producer pledged to make its meat more humane. An investigation says it didn't.

NEWS OF THE WEEK: DxE Activists Charged For Rescuing Sick Turkeys, L.A. Considers Cruelty-free Cleaning Products, April 21 – May 4, 2018

NEWS OF THE WEEK: DxE Activists Charged For Rescuing Sick Turkeys, L.A. Considers Cruelty-free Cleaning Products, April 21 – May 4, 2018

Six Animal Rights Activists Charged With Felonies for Investigation and Rescue That Led to Punishment of a Utah Turkey Farm

Six Animal Rights Activists Charged With Felonies for Investigation and Rescue That Led to Punishment of a Utah Turkey Farm

NEWS OF THE WEEK: The Draconian King Amendment, California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Passes First Hurdle, April 20 – April 27, 2018

NEWS OF THE WEEK: The Draconian King Amendment, California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Passes First Hurdle, April 20 – April 27, 2018

This SLO animal rights activist has been arrested twice. She's only 15

This SLO animal rights activist has been arrested twice. She's only 15

Boulder police arrest animal rights activists interviewing Whole Foods shoppers about meat

Boulder police arrest animal rights activists interviewing Whole Foods shoppers about meat

NEWS OF THE WEEK: McDonald’s Under Fire From Animal Rights Groups, Cal Senate Committee Passes Iconic African Species Protection Act, April 13 – April 20, 2018

NEWS OF THE WEEK: McDonald’s Under Fire From Animal Rights Groups, Cal Senate Committee Passes Iconic African Species Protection Act, April 13 – April 20, 2018

Our Top Press Hits

Who Are the Anti-Dairy Protesters Who Interrupted Joe Biden’s Big Night?

Animal rights group claims it found animal neglect at facility owned by state senator

Factory farm industry quietly lobbies California officials to criminalize animal rescue activism

Meet the Activists Risking Prison to Film VR in Factory Farms

When doing the right thing makes you a criminal

Stealing Lauri

Protestors collect secret cash to oppose fur ban proposed in California, documents reveal

Meet the Animal Rights Activists Facing Prison Time for Rescuing Ducks, Piglets from Factory Farms

They Rescued Pigs and Turkeys from Factory Farms - and Now Face Decades in Prison

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Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 7: Oct 27th-29th 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 6: Oct 20th-24th, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 5: Oct 13th-17th, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 4: Oct 6th-10th, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 3: Sept 29th-Oct 3rd, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 2: Sept 22nd-27th, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Week 1: Sept 15th-19th, 2025

Perdue Rescue Trial Court Watch - Pre-Trial Updates

Trader Joe’s Is Suing Me to Keep You in the Dark

Our Press Releases

100+ Attend State Capitol Rally Supporting Factory Farm Moratorium Bill

Utah judge rules to gag evidence of cruelty, disease at Smithfield Foods in trial of prominent animal rights activist

California Assemblymember Introduces Moratorium on New Factory Farms and Slaughterhouses

BREAK UP WITH TYSON: UCB Students’ Valentines Day Protest Calls Out University Sourcing from Factory Farms

After Mass Pig Killing Case Dismissal, State Capitol Protesters Decry “Ag-Gag” Laws

Iowa “Ag-Gag” Prosecution Dismissed Against Man Who Exposed Mass Pig Killings

East Bay Residents Hold Memorial Demonstration for Horses Killed at Golden Gate Fields

GUILTY: Jury Convicts Animal Rights Activist Who Livestreamed Goat Rescue

Activists Protest Petaluma Poultry Slaughterhouse with Giant Symbol and Banner for Rose’s Law

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