2020 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Attacks #RightToBoycott—Again

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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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Why We Boycott

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Why We Boycott

A broad coalition of advocacy groups working across social justice movements issued a letter today calling on members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support a resolution upholding the right to boycott for justice.

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Legislation: What We’re Watching This Fall

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Legislation: What We’re Watching This Fall

As Congress and state legislatures return from summer recess, we expect to see action on a number of measures that could have a major impact on advocacy for Palestinian rights.

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VICTORY! Unconstitutional South Carolina Bill Aimed at Censoring Palestine Advocacy Defeated (Updated)

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VICTORY! Unconstitutional South Carolina Bill Aimed at Censoring Palestine Advocacy Defeated (Updated)

Today, a coalition of ten civil rights, human rights, and civil liberties organizations called on South Carolina lawmakers to oppose H.3643, an unconstitutional bill aimed at censoring and punishing Palestine advocacy.

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Palestine Legal calls on Florida Governor Scott to veto anti-BDS bill

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Palestine Legal calls on Florida Governor Scott to veto anti-BDS bill

Today, Palestine Legal, Center for Constitutional Rights, CAIR-Florida, and the National Lawyers Guild of South Florida sent a letter to Florida Governor Rick Scott urging him to veto a troubling bill aimed at punishing and suppressing First Amendment-protected boycotts for Palestinian freedom.

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