Police Clash with Activists During Attempted Raid on Wisconsin Beagle Facility

53 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 18

Hundreds of animal rights activists attempted to break into Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin, on Saturday.
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters, arresting several, including activist leader Wayne Hsiung, after activists breached fences and gates.
The facility has faced allegations of animal mistreatment and agreed to surrender its breeding license by July 2026, but denies ongoing abuse claims.

Did the police response at Ridglan mirror the aggressive tactics seen in recent national protest crackdowns?

Does the 'open rescue' tactic ultimately help or harm the broader animal rights movement?

Could a million-dollar offer to buy the beagles have prevented this violent confrontation?

As the FDA abandons animal testing, is this protest the final battle over an obsolete industry?

Will this high-profile incident finally force Wisconsin's stalled 'Beagle Freedom Bill' into law?

Can an animal be legally 'rescued' when it is legally considered 'property'?