Lawfare drops bullying lawsuits against SF State

Lawfare drops bullying lawsuits against SF State

Rather than try to prove its false allegations in court, the Lawfare Project withdrew its claims against San Francisco State in a token settlement on the eve of trial earlier this week.

The Lawfare Project, a right-wing anti-Palestinian organization with an explicit plan to “inflict massive punishments” against critics of Israel, launched its campaign against SF State with a lawsuit in federal court in June 2017. After that lawsuit was dismissed in March 2018, Lawfare filed a second lawsuit in California state court, making similar allegations. Both lawsuits argued that advocacy for Palestinian equality discriminates against Jewish students.

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Victory! Lawsuit Against SFSU and Abdulhadi Dismissed

Victory! Lawsuit Against SFSU and Abdulhadi Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that tried to restrict speech supporting Palestinian freedom.

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Media Advisory - Abdulhadi Moves to Dismiss Lawfare Lawsuit

Media Advisory - Abdulhadi Moves to Dismiss Lawfare Lawsuit

Lawyers for SFSU Professor Rabab Abdulhadi will appear in federal court August 8 to respond to an attempt by a right-wing Israel advocacy group to stop professors from studying, teaching and advocating for justice in/for Palestine.

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Lawfare Project Re-Files Baseless Lawsuit Against San Francisco State and Professor Abdulhadi (Updated)

Lawfare Project Re-Files Baseless Lawsuit Against San Francisco State and Professor Abdulhadi (Updated)

The Lawfare Project has re-filed its harassing lawsuit against San Francisco State and Professor Rabab Abdulhadi.

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Victory: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Targeting Research, Palestine Advocacy at SF State

Victory: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Targeting Research, Palestine Advocacy at SF State

On Friday, a federal court issued an order dismissing a lawsuit against San Francisco State University (SFSU) professor Rabab Abdulhadi, who together with SFSU, was sued over speech activities supporting Palestinian rights in 2017.

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Federal Judge Will Dismiss “Lawfare” Suit Against SFSU and Professor Abdulhadi

Federal Judge Will Dismiss “Lawfare” Suit Against SFSU and Professor Abdulhadi

A federal judge said he will dismiss a frivolous lawsuit demanding the censorship of scholarship and activism on Palestine at San Francisco State University.

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Prominent Jewish Studies Scholars File Amicus in Support of SFSU and Dr. Abdulhadi

Prominent Jewish Studies Scholars File Amicus in Support of SFSU and Dr. Abdulhadi

Six prominent Jewish Studies scholars explain that a lawsuit's allegations of antisemitism are an attempt to silence advocates for Palestinian rights. 

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