US EditionCalifornia city becomes first in nation to recognize legal rights of nonhuman animals
- The City of Ojai has become the first city in the United States to grant legal rights to a nonhuman animal, setting a precedent for animal protection.
- The Ojai City Council voted in favor of the ordinance proposed by Councilmember Leslie Rule and developed with the Nonhuman Rights Project, with a majority vote of 4-1.
- The Nonhuman Rights Project plans to collaborate with other cities within California and nationwide to pass similar legislation, aiming to expand legal protection for animals.
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California city becomes first in nation to recognize elephant rights – KION546
OJAI, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Southern California City of Ojai became the first city in America to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. The Ojai City Council voted 4-1 to adopt the ordinance that recognizes the freedoms of elephants. This was developed with the help of the Nonhuman Rights Project and defines and protects the rights
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