Overview
- Supporters of Amos Miller rallied outside the Lancaster County Courthouse as the hearing against his farm unfolded, protesting against the state's lawsuit to stop him from selling raw milk.
- The lawsuit follows a raid on Miller's farm by state troopers, prompted by links between his products and E. coli outbreaks in two states, marking a history of noncompliance with food safety regulations.
- Prominent conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr. and Representative Thomas Massie, have voiced support for Miller, framing the case as an example of government overreach.
- Critics argue that Miller's case is about adhering to basic agriculture regulations for food safety, not about restricting food freedom.
- The debate over Miller's farm raises broader questions about the balance between government regulation and individual rights in food consumption.