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By Marina Santos. Marina was OFRF’s Policy & Communication Intern in the summer of 2025. For a research project, Marina dove into understanding the impact of…

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs Amid Controversy Over Presidential Powers WASHINGTON (AP) — In a significant legal setback for President Donald Trump, a federal appeals…

Labor Rights in Focus: Hally’s Challenge Against the UFCW Contract Bar Hammond, LA (July 23, 2025) — Coty Hally, a worker at Wayne Sanderson Farms’ poultry…

Federal Reserve Stands Firm on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty WASHINGTON (AP) — In a recent address, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that…

U.S. Department of Labor Takes Action Against Mar-Jac Poultry for Child Labor Violations The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a consent judgment in federal court…

British Man Extradited to Face Allegations in $99 Million Wine Fraud Case NEW YORK (AP) — In a significant development in a high-profile fraud case, a…

Oklahoma’s Battle Against Poultry Litter Pollution Continues A recent ruling by a federal district judge has reignited discussions surrounding poultry litter pollution in Oklahoma’s Illinois River…

Federal Bill to Ban Octopus Farming and Commercial Imports Reintroduced, Momentum Grows The bill is poised to become the first country-wide law banning commercial octopus aquaculture…

The Story of Three Feathers Farm (Versión en español a continuación / Spanish version below) By Jazea Kalea Smith, OFRF Fall 2024 Policy and Communications Intern,…

Illinois Governor Delays $1.2 Billion Invasive Carp Project Due to Funding Concerns Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has put a hold on a $1.2 billion project aimed…