Corporate greed and politics drive lawmakers to suppress the constitutional rights of animal rights activists. Dara Lovitz offers in-depth analysis of the pertinent legislative history as well as legal cases against these activists. In this updated version, she offers a fresh look at ‘ag-gag legislation,’ which are laws specifically designed to prevent the public from witnessing the horrors that take place behind the opaque walls of animal agriculture. She also highlights the experiential wisdom from activists of multiple generations as they reflect on the direction of today’s movement. This comprehensive examination of the past, present, and future of animal rights activism seeks to bring us all closer to a cruelty-free world.