Federal Court Rules on Iowa and Arkansas "Ag Gag" Laws

Federal Court Rules on Iowa and Arkansas "Ag Gag" Laws

The First Amendment does not protect all speech. A federal appeals court just ruled it does not give a person the right to gain access to a farm by “false pretenses.” On the other hand, the court held the First Amendment does protect certain false statements made as part of an employment application.

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Enhanced Trespass or "Ag Gag" Litigation Updates

Enhanced Trespass or "Ag Gag" Litigation Updates

Activist groups continue to challenge what they call “ag gag” or enhanced trespass statutes around the country, alleging the laws violate the U.S. Constitution. This post provides a national update on some of these lawsuits.

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"Open Fields" in Indiana: Can the Government Secretly Record Your Property?

"Open Fields" in Indiana: Can the Government Secretly Record Your Property?

Here in Indiana, can the government secretly record you and your family while you’re in the fields? A recent Farm Journal article on the “Open Fields” doctrine shines a light on this very practice in Tennessee.

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How Indiana's Trespass Law Differs from "Ag Gag" Laws

How Indiana's Trespass Law Differs from "Ag Gag" Laws

Indiana’s agricultural trespass law is different than many states “ag gag” laws. The ACLU recently challenged Iowa’s “ag gag” law—could Indiana be next?

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