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Ag-Gag Laws

US Appeals Court Restores Anti-Whistleblower 'Ag-Gag' Laws In Iowa

US Appeals Court Restores Anti-Whistleblower 'Ag-Gag' Laws In Iowa

The appeals court decision was celebrated by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.
Kevin Gosztola Jan 10, 2024

Iowa Judge Upholds Ag-Gag Charge Brought Against Animal Rights Activist Hours Before Dismissing The Case

Wright County District Court in Iowa, where Direct Action Everywhere investigator Matt Johnson was prosecuted (Screen shot from Google View) An Iowa judge upheld one of the state’s “ag-gag” laws in a case brought against an animal rights activist, hours before dismissing all charges. In Iowa, a person may
Kevin Gosztola Jan 19, 2022

Ag-Gag Laws Suppressing Whistleblowers Experience Defeat As Iowa Expands Law To Target Video Recording

The Animal Legal Defense Fund warns Iowa's new law "threatens increased penalties for recording even in public places and locations" long used for advocacy.
Kevin Gosztola Aug 23, 2021

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