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For animals who had no way to defend themselves, this finally brought real consequences.In 2019, Donald Trump signed a bill that made certain acts of animal cruelty a federal felony in the United States.Before this law, extreme abuse could often fall through legal cracks, especially when it crossed state lines or happened on federal land. This bill changed that by allowing serious cruelty cases to be prosecuted at the federal level.The law targets the most horrific acts of abuse and sends a clear message that animals are not objects and cruelty will no longer be treated lightly.It wasn’t about headlines or politics. It was about accountability and giving animals the protection they’ve always deserved.For animal lovers everywhere, this step mattered. When cruelty becomes a felony, it tells the world that animal lives are worth defending.References:ABC News... President Trump signs animal cruelty bill into law, making it a federal felonyEurogroup for Animals... Trump signs a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felonyThe New York Times... President Trump Signs Federal Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law