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Chicago law on ritual slaughter tests First Amendment limits
A July city council amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance bans ritual slaughter except for Jews, sparking debate on religious rights. Sabaean elder Odun Arechaga decries discrimination while Amnesty supporters and pagans seek exemptions or safeguards. Officials note few incidents and cite potential constitutional challenges.
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