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Looking Forward to Next Legal Battle in Connecticut Elephant Rights Case

What’s Next in the Fight for Nonhuman Rights

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A Proposal for a New Taxonomy of Animal Law

NhRP attorneys analyze the court's legally wrong ruling.

Why the First Department’s Decision In Our Chimpanzee Rights Cases Is Wildly Wrong

NhRP President Steven M. Wise, who argued in New York appellate court on behalf of two captive chimpanzees in March of 2017.

A Message From Steve to NhRP Supporters Re: Tommy & Kiko Appellate Decision

California Supreme Court

Bringing the Nonhuman Rights Project to California

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Letter from NhRP President Steven M. Wise re: Hercules and Leo

Nonhuman Rights in Argentina

Nonhuman Rights in Argentina

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Open Letter and Petition Demanding Sanctuary for Hercules and Leo

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Statement Re: NY Court of Appeals Decision to Deny Motion for Leave to Appeal in Tommy’s and Kiko’s Cases

That’s One Small Step for a Judge, One Giant Leap for the Nonhuman Rights Project

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