"Governor Murphy Takes Action: Banning Pig Crates, Protecting Stalking Victims, and Expanding Restraining Orders"

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a ban on gestational pig crates, a move that former Governor Chris Christie infamously vetoed a decade ago. The ban, which marks a victory for animal rights advocates, prohibits the use of small crates that confine mother pigs and calves to raise veal. Supporters hailed the ban as a victory for the humane treatment of animals, while critics accused Murphy of using it as a presidential campaign ploy. The new law includes exemptions for medical research, fairs, and transportation.