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Two death penalty cases and free speech at animal facilities

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Andrus further argues that the Texas court’s decision conflicts with “vertical stare decisis,” the principle that lower courts must follow the Supreme Court’s decisions. In 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund – which, according to Kansas Gov. Animal Legal Defense Fund. Animal Legal Defense Fund.

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Animal rights and the First Amendment, due process and a confession of error

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Animal Legal Defense Fund. In 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund sought a declaratory judgment and permanent injunction on the ground that the law violates the First Amendment’s free speech clause. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit upholding a similar Iowa law. Animal Legal Defense Fund , 21-760. Next up is Kelly v.

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