We Stand With Palestinian Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Against Far-Right Zionist Attacks on Her Life

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We Stand With Palestinian Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Against Far-Right Zionist Attacks on Her Life

Palestine Legal is deeply appalled by last week's foiled assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani, a 31-year-old Palestinian activist and mother who has been a prominent voice and organizer for Palestinian liberation in New York City for over a decade.

We stand in solidarity with Nerdeen, a former Palestine Legal client who was president of City University of New York’s Staten Island campus Student for Justice in Palestine group—and with all activists who speak out for Palestinian freedom.

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NYC Department of Education: Stop Censoring Pro-Palestine Educator

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NYC Department of Education: Stop Censoring Pro-Palestine Educator

Palestine Legal and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) warned the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to end its censorship of educator Jon Cohen’s support for Palestinian rights in two letters this year.

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New Student Joins the Case to Reinstate SJP at Fordham

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New Student Joins the Case to Reinstate SJP at Fordham

“It's unbelievable Fordham won't let us organize,” said Veer Shetty. “Just existing on campus as people who support Palestine is now a form of resistance. We have to overcome this administrative obstacle to be sure we can focus our energy on addressing the actual issue - Israel’s human rights violations against Palestinians.”

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Statement on Passage of NYC Council Resolution

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Statement on Passage of NYC Council Resolution

The New York City Council’s decision to target supporters of Palestinian freedom for condemnation by passing Resolution 1058-A makes a mockery of our First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court has long recognized boycotts for social, political and economic change as First Amendment-protected activity. This includes boycott campaigns for Palestinian human rights. 

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Radhika Sainath testifies before New York City Council

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Radhika Sainath testifies before New York City Council

Palestine Legal staff attorney Radhika Sainath testifies on behalf of Palestine Legal before the New York City Council's Committee on anti-BDS resolution No. 1058-A. Read the full testimony here. 

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