A recent investigation finds the FBI considering 'weapons of mass destruction statutes' against activists.... The penalty for these “weapons of mass destruction” laws range state-by-state, from 12 years, to life in prison.
In 2023, activists were recorded entering a poultry farm in
California and removing ducks from the farm. The activists were part
of the group Direct Action Everywhere, which often operates open
rescues of animals. The same activists then went to another poultry
farm in the area to rescue chickens, saving them from slaughter.
Shortly following these incidents, bird flu outbreaks were reported
in the county. The state report identified various failed farm
management practices that could have contributed to the virus’s
spread, as well as the possibility the flu came from wild birds.
However, the report also mentioned animal activists in the report,
and because of this, news outlets were quick to suggest activists
were spreading bird flu to animals.
Now, newly released FBI records reveal that the bureau has been
exploring extreme legal measures — including the potential use of
weapons of mass destruction statutes — to target animal rights
activists, and make legal penalties substantially more severe. The
penalty for these “weapons of mass destruction” laws range
state-by-state, from 12 years, to life in prison.
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