Salaita sues University of Illinois for firing him over Gaza tweets

Salaita sues University of Illinois for firing him over Gaza tweets

Today, PSLS’ partner the Center for Constitutional Rights filed a lawsuit with co-counsel on behalf of Professor Steven Salaita claiming violations of his First Amendment and due process rights, as well as other breach of contract claims. 

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Boycott Case Heard before WA Supreme Court

Boycott Case Heard before WA Supreme Court

The case against Olympia Food Co-op Board Members for the Co-op’s boycott of Israeli goods was heard before the Washington Supreme Court yesterday.  

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Lawsuit Intends to Thwart Co-op BDS Victory

Lawsuit Intends to Thwart Co-op BDS Victory

On Friday, December 5, Palestine Solidarity Legal Support (PSLS), together with Jewish Voice for Peace, the National Lawyers Guild, American Muslims for Palestine and the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, through their local Washington State counsel Neil Fox, submitted an Amicus Brief to the Washington Supreme Court asking it to uphold lower court decisions dismissing a lawsuit against Olympia Food Co-op board members for passing a boycott of Israeli goods.

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FAQ on the Legality of Boycott and Divestment

FAQ on the Legality of Boycott and Divestment

As University of California graduate student workers and members of Local UAW 2865 prepare to vote this Thursday December 4 on a boycott and divestment resolution, it is no surprise that the union faces baseless legal threats. 

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Warning to Universities: No “Civility” Exception to First Amendment

Warning to Universities: No “Civility” Exception to First Amendment

A group of civil rights organizations – including Palestine Solidarity Legal Support, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the National Lawyers Guild, Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, and others – submitted a letter to over 200 universities cautioning administrators against heeding calls to censor or stifle expression criticizing the state of Israel or advocating for Palestinian human rights.

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Dima Khalidi on Non-Indictment of Darren Wilson

Dima Khalidi on Non-Indictment of Darren Wilson

PSLS Director, Dima Khalidi, made the following statement in response to the Ferguson Grand Jury's failure to indict Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown.

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Rasmea Odeh Update

Rasmea Odeh Update

NLG released the following statement on Friday, November 21, 2014.  PSLS and other organizations urge Judge to reinstate Rasmea Odeh's bond so she can continue her social work pending her sentencing in March. 

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