2 Chimpanzees Granted Writ of Habeas Corpus, Seek Release From Biomedical Research

By Samuel Warde on April 21, 2015 Animal Rights, Animals, Chimpanzees, The Courts Activism, Animal Rights, Animals, Mother Earth, The Courts

The Nonhuman Rights Project reports that for the first time in world history a judge has granted an order to show cause and writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a nonhuman animal. According to their press release, “Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jaffe issued an order to show cause and writ of habeas corpus” Monday […]