article thumbnail

Two death penalty cases and free speech at animal facilities

SCOTUSBlog

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. In 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund – which, according to Kansas Gov.

article thumbnail

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

SCOTUSBlog

Animal Legal Defense Fund. A Kansas law provides criminal penalties for trespassing at “animal facilities” with intent to damage the enterprise, and defines “trespass” to include entering the facility with the consent of the owners when gained by deception. According to the petitioner, Kansas Gov. Next up is Kelly v.

Statute 105
article thumbnail

Private rights of action, overtime pay, and the constitutionality of a billboard tax

SCOTUSBlog

Animal Legal Defense Fund , involving the constitutionality of a Kansas statute criminalizing trespass by deception at animal facilities with intent to damage the enterprise. In Monday’s orders , the Supreme Court disposed of three relists.

Statute 81