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Taylor Odisho

New York Lawmakers Criticized for Pushing Law to Give Animals 'Due Process' Before Euthanasia: 'Squirrels Get More Rights Than Immigrants'

New York lawmakers were criticized for introducing a new law that internet users said give more rights to animals than humans. (Credit: X)

New York lawmakers faced criticism after introducing a bill requiring animals to receive "due process" before euthanasia, a move some social media users argued gives critters more rights than humans.

"Peanut's Law," named after Peanut the Squirrel, would require a 72-hour waiting period before any animals are euthanized by the state, Dexerto reported.

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