Horse slaughter bill is constitutionally suspect, says Tennessee attorney general

Some State legislators working to enact laws to allow horse slaughter plants to operate legally and export horse meat have included language in their bills barring litigation against it unless those bringing suit paid a substantial bond. Pro horse slaughter politicians in Tennessee are trying to do that right now. However, the Tennessee State Attorney…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Legal Implications

Legislation and government oversight activities have failed to protect horses from the cruelties inherent to slaughter or toxic horse meat from entering the human food chain. LEGISLATION banning the domestic slaughter and export for slaughter of American horses for human consumption has a long history, and continues to be pursued at both the State and…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Legal Implications

PART 3 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 On April 25, 2007, the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee of the United States Senate held a mark-up for S. 311, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA), voting 15 to 7 in favor of sending the bill to be considered before the full US…