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Dear John,
California's Proposition 12, a groundbreaking law that set a precedent for higher animal welfare standards, is under attack again.
Your dedication to animals and your voice matter now more than ever.
Proposition 12 mandates minimum space requirements for pregnant pigs, laying hens, and calves raised for veal. It has been a beacon of hope in our ongoing fight for animals trapped in the food system. The Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality in 2023.
Now the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Trump, has filed a lawsuit that directly targets Proposition 12, raising the possibility of undermining significant progress we've made for animals.
In addition to the DOJ's lawsuit, a "Farm Bill 2.0" may include language that could undo this monumental state law.
These actions are not only an affront to animals but a threat to democratic processes that allow states to set their own standards for animal welfare.
Animals urgently need your help. Please contact your members of Congress today, and urge them to reject any legislative efforts that would erode the vital protections established by Proposition 12.
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