Animal Rights Activists Clash with Police at Wisconsin Beagle Breeding Facility
Approximately 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to storm the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Police responded with rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel the crowd, making a significant number of arrests including the group's leadership after activists breached barricades.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press