Colorado Supreme Court to hear case on elephants’ rights, captivity at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado

The Colorado Supreme Court will soon decide whether animals have bodily liberty and whether a “next friend” can file a lawsuit on their behalf. A lawsuit filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project will be heard by the court on Oct. 24.

“Next friend” refers to a person or organization who represents another party in court.

“I was just there yesterday. It’s such a small exhibit on the side of the mountain,” said Courtney Fern of the NhRP.

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