Critter News
APRIL 20, 2010
The Supreme Court struck down a law that outlawed the depiction of animal cruelty. The high court case stemmed from the arrest and conviction of a Virginia-based documentary producer named Robert Stevens who sold videos containing scenes of dogfights.
Critter News
APRIL 23, 2009
The justices said they would review, at the request of the federal government, an appeals court decision that said Congress's broad attempt to discourage animal cruelty by outlawing its depiction violates the First Amendment. Thanks to Animal Law Online for the catch. I am incredibly angry at the last statement. That's just BS.
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Critter News
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
Sounds like she watched a harsh video. Former Baywatch star and model Pamela Anderson has accused one of India's most prestigious research centres of animal cruelty, urging it to retire decades-old test monkeys and adopt humane practices. Her letter to the Indian research facility is pretty distressing.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 20, 2009
A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. People have responded incredibly well to our approach.”.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 25, 2009
From the better late then never category, the ALDF is having a National Justice for Animals Week to raise awareness about animal abuse. Adam was rescued by an 11-year-old boy who also later identified the girls who committed the crime, allowing them to be charged with felony animal cruelty.
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 6, 2009
Code, Title 18.48, made it a federal crime to knowingly create, sell, or possess a depiction of animal cruelty with the intention of placing that depiction in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. The 1999 law banning crush videos was enacted for similar reasons. I don’t think so. Code, Title 18.48 Code, Title 18.48
Critter News
AUGUST 24, 2010
Armed with new undercover video of four such events, the Humane Society of the United States is pressuring state officials to explicitly outlaw the practice, which the organization says is effectively banned in every other state. Animal rights advocates say it's cruel to the nearly defenseless bears and harms them psychologically.
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