D.C. Passes Initiative 86 Banning Foie Gras Production and Sale

• Initiative 86, which bans the force-feeding of birds and the sale of foie gras, has passed in D.C.
• The ban is expected to face challenges from restaurateurs and chefs.
• D.C. joins several other states and cities in prohibiting the sale of foie gras.
• The ban is a victory for animal rights activists.
• The initiative is projected to be fully enforced, though some hurdles remain.