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Hannah Truxell

Hannah Truxell is the Senior Policy Counsel with The Humane League. She previously served as Assistant General Counsel of The Humane League, counsel at Farm Sanctuary, and pro bono counsel with the Animal Welfare Institute. Hannah is the prior Vice-Chair of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Animal Law Section and co-founded a Kentucky grassroots nonprofit, Kentucky Animal Action. She earned JD and Master of Political Science degrees from the University of Louisville and a BA from Virginia Tech.

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Public Policy

Your Voices Force a Historic Reversal in Washington

Your actions pushed a lead Senator to back down from a major anti-animal bill.

Jun 11, 2026
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Public Policy

The DOJ’s Attempt to Dismantle Proposition 12 is Dismissed

The DOJ’s attempt to overturn Proposition 12 has been dismissed. Here’s why the judge ruled the government lacked standing, what this means for hens, and how this ruling fits into the broader effort to protect animals from the worst forms of confinement.

Apr 03, 2026
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Public Policy

ANOTHER CHALLENGE TO PROP 12 DISMISSED

Opponents of the law tried again—and the courts said no (again). The ruling keeps the strongest animal protection law in the world in place.

Mar 22, 2026
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NEW YORK CITY UPHOLDS FOIE GRAS BAN

Duck yeah! A court ruling upholds New York City’s foie gras sales ban after years of unwavering determination.

Mar 18, 2026
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Public Policy

DOJ Launches Attack on Landmark Animal Protection Law

In an unprecedented move, Trump’s Department of Justice has launched a lawsuit to dismantle one of the strongest farm animal protection laws in the world. Here's what's at stake—and how you can help.

Jul 28, 2025
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Public Policy

Big Ag’s Latest Deception: What You Need to Know About the Food Security and Farm Protection Act

Factory farming lobbyists and their allies in Congress have copied and pasted last year’s defeated EATS Act into new legislation with a different name—but compassionate people like you see through their deception.

May 19, 2025
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Public Policy

Stand Up For Animals: Take Action This Week Against the EATS Act 2.0

Your voice matters in this fight. As Big Ag tries to strip away state animal protection laws under a new name, we need you to speak up this week to protect animals and preserve states’ rights.

Apr 23, 2025
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Public Policy

Victory for Washington’s Fishes and Waters: State Bans Commercial Net Pen Fish Farming

Washington state just banned underwater factory farms, protecting millions of fish and local waters from industrial aquaculture.

Jan 30, 2025
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Environment

Los Angeles County makes progress for the animals, people, and the environment

Learn more about the county’s exciting new food purchasing policy.

Jan 24, 2025
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Public Policy

What is the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act? How Does it Harm Animals?

Outraged by our movement’s legislative and legal victories, the factory farming industry is fighting back with the “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act” and similar legislation. Here’s why these bills present a monumental threat to animals.

Jun 12, 2024
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Public Policy

What You Need to Know About California Prop 12 and the Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court’s decision on California’s Prop 12 changed the lives of millions of animals—and revealed the lengths that the meat industry will go to stop progress on animal welfare.

Jul 31, 2023
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Public Policy

Arizona is the Tenth US State to Go Cage-Free

Arizona prohibited the production and sale of eggs from caged hens, joining nine other states in protecting egg-laying hens at the state level: Utah, Colorado, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Nevada.

May 10, 2022
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Food Systems

Animal Protection: What It Means and Why Animals Should Be Protected

Animals deserve more protection than they have today. By becoming involved in this movement, you can make a huge difference in their lives.

Apr 16, 2025
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Food Systems

What Is Animal Welfare and Why Is It Important?

Though critics argue that advocating for animal welfare only cements animals’ exploitation in laboratories, on farms, and in other industrial situations, strengthening welfare standards makes these animals' lives more bearable.

Mar 09, 2025