Ojai’s city council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance that codifies an elephant’s right to bodily liberty

California City Is First in US to Recognize Legal Rights of Animals (msn.com)

The California city of Ojai, northwest of Los Angeles, has become the first in the country to give animals — specifically elephants — legal rights, according to an animal rights organization. 

In a majority vote on Tuesday night, the Ojai City Council adopted an ordinance brought forth by Councilmember Leslie Rule. The ordinance was written in conjunction with the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of animal rights.

The ordinance — adopted with a 4-1 vote — gives elephants the right to bodily liberty and says peace officers will enforce that right. 

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