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Animal Rights Protest at Ridglan Farms Ends in Arrests

4/20/2026

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On April 18, 2026, about 1,000 animal rights activists attempted to breach Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Law enforcement used rubber bullets and pepper spray.
Multiple arrests followed, including coalition leader Wayne Hsiung.
Activists accused Ridglan Farms of animal mistreatment.
Ridglan Farms denied the claims and said there is no evidence of abuse.

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Story summary

On April 18, 2026, about 1,000 animal rights activists attempted to breach Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Law enforcement used rubber bullets and pepper spray.
Multiple arrests followed, including coalition leader Wayne Hsiung.
Activists accused Ridglan Farms of animal mistreatment.
Ridglan Farms denied the claims and said there is no evidence of abuse.