Animal rights activists and surveillance enthusiasts alike are abuzz with the latest court ruling from the Eighth Circuit. In a decision that has sparked debate over the right to observe and record, the court has upheld a ban on trespassing for surveillance purposes. The case, PETA, Inc. v. Reynolds, pits the interests of animal welfare organizations against those of individuals seeking to monitor and expose animal cruelty. With the ban now solidified, the question remains: what are the implications for undercover investigations and the First Amendment right to free speech?
From PETA, Inc. v. Reynolds, decided Thursday by the Eighth Circuit (Judge Steven Grasz, joined by Judges James Loken and… The post Eighth Circuit Upholds Ban on Trespassing for Surveillance Purposes appeared first on Reason.com.
