ag-gag

American  

[ag-gag] / ˈægˌgæg /

adjective

1. being or relating to legislation that aims to prevent whistleblowing within the agricultural industry, especially by outlawing unauthorized filming or photography on farms.

   Courts have found some state ag-gag laws unconstitutional due to violation of the First Amendment.

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Etymology

Origin of ag-gag

First recorded in 2010–15; popularized in 2011 by U.S. journalist Mark Bittman (born 1950); shortened from agricultural ( def. ) + gag ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

It was the ninth lawsuit challenging ag-gag state laws around the country.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

But that would be a very strange way to talk about an ag-gag law.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2021

I want to say it’s the ag-gag laws, which in several states intend to hide livestock farm operations from the public.

From Scientific American • May 21, 2019

Animal welfare group that successfully sued the state for a previous ag-gag law have sued again in federal court to challenge the new law.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2019

“Butch” Otter, signed the ag-gag law in February 2014.

From Reuters • Jan. 4, 2018