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Supreme Court justices address Peanut the squirrel's death and government actions in New York

newsweek.com — November 15, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

The Supreme Court discussed the death of Peanut the squirrel, who was euthanized by New York authorities over rabies concerns. Justice Neil Gorsuch highlighted the incident as an example of government overreach during a Federalist Society dinner. Peanut was taken from Mark Longo's home on October 30, along with a raccoon, after a search warrant was issued. Both animals were killed for rabies testing, but Peanut later tested negative, leading to renewed outrage online. Longo criticized the DEC's actions, comparing the raid to a drug bust. The DEC stated the seizure was necessary due to potential rabies exposure, especially after a person was bitten by Peanut.

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