Numerous participants and enthusiasts of cockfighting are raising various concerns as the incoming Trump administration’s plans to mass deport illegal immigrants are looming in the horizon.
Pima Sheriff’s County Deputies were responding to a theft report at a property when they observed evidence that suggested illegal cockfights took place there. They seized around 280 chickens, all of which are now under the custody of the Pima Animal Care Center.
Since January, federal agents have busted various cockfighting rings across the United States. The latest bust happened in Rhode Island, with around six people getting arrested.
OX KBDF Gaming filed a request to hold a three-day cockfighting event at a hotel and convention center in Cebu City. However, after a discussion, the members of the Cebu City Council turned down the request of the organization.
The SPCA of Texas, in coordination with the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, removed 74 birds from a rural property after an illegal cockfighting bust. Two men were also arrested and were charged with cockfighting in a civil hearing.
Authorities conducted a cockfighting investigation in a Holtwood, Lancaster County property back in November 2023. They seized several roosters from the owner of the property, five of which are under the care of the Pennsylvania SPCA. The PSPCA is requesting the owner to pay for…
Authorities in Goliad County worked several other counties and busted a cockfighting ring back in May. Months after, they are having trouble making arrests as according to them, cockfighting season is now over.
In an interview with a news outlet after his arraignment, Miguel Delgado stated that he blames his Puerto Rican culture for cockfighting and he had no idea it was illegal. Released on bond, Delgado now says he is remorseful and his views on cockfighting have…
After the years long effort by Andrew Salas to lift the cockfighting ban in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Court of Appeals held firm in retaining the prohibition, citing it is legal under federal law.