article thumbnail

AETA Charges Dismissed

Critter News

district court judge today dismissed federal charges against the AETA 4, four activists charges with acts of terrorism under the Animal Enterprise Terrorist Act. In fact, he said their activities were protected free speech. Tags: AETA 4 animal enterprise terrorism act activism.

AETA 100
article thumbnail

Atttorney's File Motion to Dismiss Charges Against AETA 4

Critter News

The AETA is so broad and unclear it could be used to suppress lawful protests and boycotts by any activists across the spectrum, no matter what the issue. These activities are protected by the First Amendment. Tags: animal experimentation AETA 4. “And it is not just animal rights activists who are in danger here.

AETA 100