There’s No Federal Ban on Animal Cruelty. Lawmakers Want to Change That.
A bipartisan pair of legislators is trying to close a loophole: Federal charges can be brought for documenting animal abuse, but not for the act of cruelty itself. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/30/us/animal-cruelty-bill-felony.html?partner=rss&emc=rss