UMass Amherst: Lawsuit Attacking Free Speech Event

UMass Amherst: Lawsuit Attacking Free Speech Event

In April 2019, an anonymous group of pro-Israel students sued the University of Massachusetts Amherst in an attempt to prevent a panel featuring Marc Lamont Hill, Linda Sarsour, Roger Waters, Dave Zirin, and moderator Vijay Prashad from taking place on campus.

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Student Group Harassed, Defamed and Threatened with Lawsuit Over Conference

Student Group Harassed, Defamed and Threatened with Lawsuit Over Conference

In October 2018, just ahead of the annual National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) conference, UCLA sent NSJP a letter claiming that a bear logo used by the group violated the school’s trademark. The university’s threat was sent to NSJP amid a barrage of efforts by pro-Israel actors to shut down the conference at UCLA.

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Olympia Food Co-Op: Court Dismisses anti-Boycott Lawsuit

Olympia Food Co-Op: Court Dismisses anti-Boycott Lawsuit

In September 2011, far-right Israel advocacy group StandWithUs initiated a lawsuit against Olympia Food Co-op board members after the board voted to boycott Israeli goods. 

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