No Foie Gras campaign....still needs our help!

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Chicago Update: Lawsuit Rejected;Repeal Ordinance Introduced On Tuesday, June 12, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) to overturn Chicago's foie gras ban. U.S. District Judge Blanche Manning summed up her 26-page ruling by stating, "Chicago's ban of foie gras sales in restaurants does not exceed the City's home rule powers or violate the dormant Commerce Clause. Thus, the Ordinance does not violate the Illinois or United States Constitutions." This is a great victory, but our attention must now shift to members of Chicago’s City Council, who are being bombarded by the restaurant industry and agribusiness, urging them to overturn Chicago's historic foie gras ban. On Wednesday, June 13, Alderman Thomas Tunney and Alderman Bernard Stone each introduced an ordinance to repeal Chicago's humane law banning the sale of foie gras. This is a slap in the face to compassionate consumers everywhere and to the people of Chicago, nearly 80 percent of whom, when polled, favor a ban on foie gras production for the simple reason that it symbolizes the ultimate in gratuitous, egregious cruelty. You can help! Whether or not you are a Chicago resident, it is important for Aldermen Tunney and Stone to know that citizens support Chicago's foie gras ban. Urge them to reconsider their position and to leave Chicago's humane law in place! Alderman Thomas Tunney1057 W. BelmontChicago, IL 60657Phone: 773-525-6034Email: ttuney Alderman Bernard Stone6199 N. LincolnChicago, IL 60659Phone: 773-764-5050Email: bstone See www.nofoiegras.org for more details. Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory

farming. For more information about Farm Sanctuary or our programs, please visit farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225. To become a Farm Sanctuary member or to make a donation today using our secure online form, please For updates on previous action alerts, please Please forward and distribute widely! Thank youFarm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

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