Niagara Leader

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) on April 27 expressed serious concerns regarding the criminal activity being promoted by Direct Action Everywhere, a vegan activist group headquartered in California.

Direct Action Everywhere has been actively participating in meetings within rural communities across the country, including in Niagara County, to fundraise and recruit others to actively disrupt farms. Recently, at least two farms in Niagara County have reported instances of trespassing activity near their land. In the past week, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has asked farmers to stay vigilant for trespassers on their property.

 

“The threat of theft and trespassing posed by this vegan activist group is completely unacceptable. It is the absolute last thing our farmers should be facing right now as they struggle through a labor shortage and soaring costs,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Our local law enforcement agencies have responded swiftly to protect our farmers, and now it is time for federal authorities to do the same. Basic constitutional rights must be upheld, and basic property rights must be protected. The promotion of organized criminal activity in our community by this out-of-state group or any other cannot be tolerated.”

 

In her letter, Congresswoman Tenney urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to take swift action in response to the group's criminal activity. Tenney's call to action highlights the importance of upholding the law and ensuring that individuals who engage in criminal activity are held accountable.

 

Read the full letter here. 

Original source can be found here.