A family in Lakeside Park is suing the city over its law against keeping chickens, alleging it violates the Fair Housing Act, a federal law that prohibits discrimination in providing housing. More specifically, the family’s complaint alleges the city ordinance’s “blanket prohibition on chickens, without any exception for assistance animals under state or federal law, […]
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The case of Lakeside Park’s emotional support chickens
You’ve probably heard of an emotional support dog, but have you ever heard of an emotional support chicken? Jim Wilson has lived in Lakeside Park with his family since 2013. His daughter has autism and, Wilson said, the chickens they purchased a couple years after moving into their home have been of great value to […]