THE NLEC IS A GROUP OF CURRENT AND FORMER LOCAL AND STATE PROSECUTORS, ATTORNEYS GENERAL, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Putting law enforcement professionals in the forefront of the nation's work to combat animal cruelty, the NLEC is chaired by former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and former Clatsop County (Ore.) District Attorney Josh Marquis and has 29 members.

Our mission:

• Fortifying the legal framework against animal cruelty
• Ensuring that all of our animal welfare laws are robustly enforced at all levels of government

Oregon Lawmaker Fights For Primates In Wake Of FDA Modernization Act
It sounds like a horror movie, but it is all too real. The accidental and bizarre deaths of two monkeys at a primate research lab tied to a large hospital highlight cruelties in using live animals for research. And one Oregon lawmaker is stepping up to fight those who would deny accountability. Read more.

Large Sums Secured For Horse Protection Act And Alternatives To Animal Testing
Animal Wellness Action has secured record-level funding to enforce the Horse Protection Act and an FDA-wide New Alternative Methods Program to reduce animal testing. This means millions more dollars to protect animals and reduce use of testing live animals for new drug research. Read more.

Drone Footage Of Animal Fighting Exposes States With Weak Laws, Highlights Health Risks
Criminals involved in animal fighting are no doubt feeling nervous since Animal Wellness Action has teamed up with Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) to launch drone footage of cockfighting ring operations in several states. We are also exposing dangerous health risks associated with these operations that ship masses of birds, likely spreading zoonotic disease. Read more.

Big Cat Public Safety Act Passed. Now What?
We won a crucial battle for big cats with the Big Cat Public Safety Act signed into law by President Biden, but our work continues to bring on the structured and energetic enforcement that will sufficiently end cub-petting operations and roadside zoos that exploit our wild felines. Read more.

Landmark Ruling After 18 Years Puts Poultry Industry On Losing End
We celebrate with National Law Enforcement Council co-chair Drew Edmondson in achieving a remarkable ruling after nearly two decades of fighting an environmental injustice; it’s one that has great implications for factory farming. Read more.