George Washington University (GW) is investigating its denial of trauma support services of trauma support services to Palestinian students in the wake of Israel’s bombing campaign last spring, but the university failed to apologize to its Palestinian students. The investigation comes after a public outcry and a civil rights complaint that Palestine Legal initiated this month.
Read MorePalestine Legal and co-counsel Benjamin Douglas initiated a civil rights complaint against George Washington University (GW) challenging GW's selective and discriminatory cancelation of trauma support services for Palestinian students after Israel’s violent repression of Palestinian protests in Jerusalem and another devastating war on Gaza this past spring.
Read MorePalestine Legal joined civil rights and Muslim advocacy groups in denouncing Islamophobic attacks against Nourhan Mesbah, the newly-elected vice president of the College Democrats of America, based on one tweet she made as a child. Read the full press release from American Muslims for Palestine here.
Read MoreIsrael’s continued expansion of the so-called “terrorist” designation is based on unfounded accusations and racist propaganda, and is another escalation of Israel's efforts to cut Palestinians off from the international community. These organizations are being targeted because they are doing critical work to expose Israel’s constant violations of Palestinian rights.
Read MorePalestine Legal staff are participating in a number of events this fall on topics ranging from resisting digital censorship to the broader landscape of organizing for Palestinian rights in the U.S. Stay tuned to this page for updates throughout the fall.
Read MoreWe’re sharing some essential Palestine Legal resources about your right to organize for Palestine on campus and beyond, including:
Our Know Your Rights resources for students
10 Reasons for Students to Call Palestine Legal
Our interactive guide on efforts to redefine antisemitism to silence advocacy for Palestinian rights
Following Ben & Jerry's announcement, Israeli government officials and their allies in the U.S. threatened to invoke some 30 state laws that target boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigns for Palestinian freedom. Here’s what you need to know about your right to boycott.
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