Habeas Chimpus: A Report from Stony Brook University

Our colleague Wesley Smith comments on the recent court decision regarding the granting of personhood to two chimpanzees here at Stony Brook University. The judge has subsequently revoked the habeas corpus ruling, although the dangerous notion of personhood for non-human animals remains a core assertion by the Nonhuman Rights Project.

I strongly oppose the granting of personhood status to non-human animals. Non-human animals are worthy of protection in accordance with their sentience and cap...