2020 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Attacks #RightToBoycott—Again

2020 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Attacks #RightToBoycott—Again

Last week, House Republican lawmakers introduced a new version of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (IABA).  Like previous versions, the 2020 IABA would criminalize participation in boycotts of Israel, singling out boycotts of illegal Israeli settlements. While this year’s bill differs slightly from previous versions, it fundamentally remains the same: amending U.S. export law to fine and punish entities that participate in boycotts of Israel. 

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Palestine Legal Stands With Ilhan Omar

Palestine Legal Stands With Ilhan Omar

Palestine Legal supports Ilhan Omar, the right to engage in boycotts for Palestinian rights, and the growing community of people who believe in freedom, equality and justice in Palestine.

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100+ Groups Urge Congress to Stop Insertion of IABA in Omnibus Bill

100+ Groups Urge Congress to Stop Insertion of IABA in Omnibus Bill

A new version of the Israel Anti-Boycott Act still threatens our First Amendment rights to engage in boycotts for Palestinian rights, even as its scope has been narrowed.

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Our News: FBI, Kenneth Marcus, and Anti-Boycott Bills

Our News: FBI, Kenneth Marcus, and Anti-Boycott Bills

We collected a few highlights of recent media coverage tackling issues affecting Palestine advocates.

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Don’t Believe Politicians Who Say the Israel Anti-Boycott Act Doesn’t Target Political Boycotts

Don’t Believe Politicians Who Say the Israel Anti-Boycott Act Doesn’t Target Political Boycotts

The bill as written would still punish with criminal financial penalties a variety of actions taken to comply with, further, or support boycott calls by international governmental organizations like the UN or the EU.

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100+ Groups to Congress: Stop the Amended Israel Anti-Boycott Act

100+ Groups to Congress: Stop the Amended Israel Anti-Boycott Act

Today, Palestine Legal and over 100 national and state-based organizations urged Congress to reject the unconstitutional Israel Anti-Boycott Act.

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Cardin Unveils Amended, But Still Unconstitutional, Israel Anti-Boycott Act

Cardin Unveils Amended, But Still Unconstitutional, Israel Anti-Boycott Act

The amendments do not solve its underlying constitutional infirmities. 

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