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2006 Legislative Review, Marjorie A. Berger
Subverting Justice: An Indictment Of The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, Kim Mccoy
Subverting Justice: An Indictment Of The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, Kim Mccoy
Animal Law Review
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) creates yet another obstacle for the animal advocacy movement. This article explores the reasons behind the AETA’s enactment and its implications for those who advocate on behalf of animals. The author notes the AETA targets individuals based solely on their political ideology and can deter these individuals from exercising their right to free speech due to the threat of being permanently branded as a terrorist. It is this infringement on First Amendment rights, coupled with the AETA’s overbreadth and vagueness, that lead the author to conclude the AETA is unconstitutional. The author also notes …