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Ag-Gag Laws
Ag-Gag laws seek to “gag” would-be whistleblowers and undercover activists by punishing them for recording footage of what goes on in animal agriculture. -
Though Ruled Unconstitutional, Industry Continues Pushing Ag-Gag Laws: Updates in North Carolina, Kansas, Iowa, and Ontario
In the first half of 2020, there were multiple developments in the realm of Ag-Gag laws — so named because they criminalize whistleblowing and undercover investigations in agricultural facilities, thus “gagging” activists and others who expose animal abuse in factory farms and slaughterhouses.September 15, 2020 Animal Law Update -
2014-2016: Ag-Gag Laws
Animal abuse, food safety violations, and illegal and life-threatening working conditions are rampant on facilities that farm and slaughter animals. -
In the News
2024 Highlights A look into Measure J in the North Bay, Kron 4, October 31, 2o24 Gottingen pigs rescued from research lab, relocated to San Diego-area sanctuary, San Diego Fox Affiliate, October 30, 2o24 A special investigation reveals the places where farm animals endure “sadistic” abuse, Vox, October 27, 2024 Selective Outrage About Animals Is … ContinuedJuly 13, 2018 -
Short Film Released Following Three Appellate Court Decisions Concerning Ag-Gag Challenges
Edie Falco narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demanding transparency in factory farmingSeptember 14, 2021 Press Release -
Coalition Files Lawsuit Challenging Iowa’s Second Unconstitutional Ag-Gag Law
Today, a coalition of public interest groups, led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Iowa’s new Ag-Gag law — a law that is substantively similar to an Iowa law struck down by the same federal court.April 22, 2019 Press Release -
Court Strikes Down Second Iowa Ag-Gag Law
Public interest coalition celebrates another win against unconstitutional statute barring undercover investigations at factory farmsMarch 15, 2022 Press Release -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA File for Summary Judgment in Utah ‘Ag-Gag’ Case
Animal rights groups stand up for the First Amendment and transparency and seek to repeat victory from Idaho ‘Ag-Gag’ case.June 1, 2016 Press Release -
Court Strikes Down Iowa Recording Ban Ag-Gag Law
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa ruled Iowa’s latest Ag-Gag law is unconstitutional, holding that the law — which created a new crime of trespassing to engage in video and audio recording — violates the First Amendment.September 27, 2022 Press Release -
Utah Will Not Appeal Decision Holding Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are pleased to announce that their successful lawsuit against Utah’s Ag-Gag law will not be appealed.September 7, 2017 Press Release
