Herd In The High Court: A Bronx Zoo Elephant Is Legally Being Considered As Person

New York judges are weighing in on whether a 51-year-old elephant, known as Happy, is entitled to the same rights as humans as activists claim she is self-aware and autonomous. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos explains that if Happy were to be ruled a person, she would be considered unlawfully imprisoned at the Bronx Zoo. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows.