Justice Gorsuch highlights P’Nut the Squirrel in speech on government overreach

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch referenced P’Nut the Squirrel in a speech about government overreach at the Federalist Society’s annual dinner. He highlighted the case as an example of excessive government intervention in people's lives. P’Nut, a domesticated squirrel, was euthanized by New York state officials after complaints about his care. The incident sparked public outrage and raised concerns about the state's actions regarding the treatment of animals. Gorsuch also made a light-hearted comment about P’Nut's owners' presence on an adult website, joking about a "sordid side" to the story. His remarks drew laughter and applause from the audience.