Animal rights activists in Utah might feel as though they have a friend in U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby after he refused to throw out a lawsuit that would prevent activists from conducting undercover investigations of slaughterhouses and factory farms. Utah attorneys for the activists claim the law “is designed to silence [the animal rights activists] and prevent exposure of inhumane or unsafe practices,” and are confident—especially now—that the statute will be “knocked down.” But the agricultural industry may be growing nervous about the case because it could effect the most important aspect of their organizations: profits. They say the activists are out to destroy the livestock industry. They argue the law protects property rights and makes workers safer by barring unskilled undercover operatives from potentially hazardous places, and legitimate whistleblowers can still speak out. While Shelby has thrown out parts of the lawsuit, like the ones claiming that “ag-gag” laws violate media rights to report on results of activists’ investigations because “journalists aren’t likely to be prosecuted for disseminating the results of investigations,” the case is moving forward in Utah courts. #lawfirmsinsaltlakecity #utahbusinesslawyer
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:08:05 +0000
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