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Second Ridglan Farms raid erupts in chaos as protesters clash with authorities
politics1 month ago

Second Ridglan Farms raid erupts in chaos as protesters clash with authorities

A second, large-scale raid attempt on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin turned chaotic as hundreds to about 1,500 protesters clashed with police, with a pickup allegedly ramming the gate and tear gas deployed; several activists were arrested, and no dogs were removed at the time. Organizers touted ongoing efforts to secure or relocate dogs amid a broader legal settlement that requires Ridglan to surrender its breeding license by July 1, 2026, while officials warned the incident was not a peaceful protest and continued preparations for planned demonstrations.

Activists Storm Ridglan Farms Ahead of Planned Protest, Prompting Arrests and Disruptions
local-news1 month ago

Activists Storm Ridglan Farms Ahead of Planned Protest, Prompting Arrests and Disruptions

Animal rights activists breached Ridglan Farms in the Town of Blue Mounds Saturday morning ahead of a scheduled protest, with the Dane County Sheriff estimating 300–400 on-site protesters and roughly 1,500 involved overall as authorities used tear gas and pepper spray and blocked emergency vehicles; a leader was arrested and a pickup driver was detained after nearly hitting officers, while no dogs were rescued as of 11:43 a.m. This follows a March break-in and scrutiny over the facility’s beagle breeding and ‘cherry eye’ procedures, part of a 2026 settlement that allowed Ridglan to surrender its breeding license and continue operating as a research facility; activists are linked to Direct Action Everywhere and co-founder Wayne Hsiung.