8th Circuit revives challenge to Arkansas ag-gag law reuters.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from reuters.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Credit Public Justice, Arkansas State Legislature, Lax Vaughan Lawfirm
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held a special session on Thursday, Feb. 25, to hear arguments on the constitutionality of an ag gag law in Arkansas.
The ensuing decision applies to the states within the Eighth Circuit, which includes South Dakota.
Animal rights activists say the Arkansas law chills First-Amendment protected speech of whistleblowers and journalists who expose animal cruelty in agricultural operations.
Victoria Wicks has more on this case for SDPB.
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