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"Ag Gag" Law Challenged In 8th Circuit

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.

Rapid City freelancer Victoria L. Wicks has been producing news for SDPB since August 2007. She Retired from this position in March 2023.