Palestine Legal has developed the following resources for Palestine advocates in the United States.
Primer: Material Support for Terrorism Laws and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions
Palestine Legal, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility (CLEAR) published a primer shedding light on material support for terrorism laws and the range of legal prohibitions associated with designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
These designations trigger a range of legal prohibitions that impact how others may interact with the designated group or person, or those acting on their behalf.
The information in the primer sheds light on trends and risks for activists and organizations. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Anti-Palestinian at the Core: The Origins and Growing Dangers of U.S. Antiterrorism Law
Palestine Legal and the Center for Constitutional Rights published a Briefing Paper exposing how opposition to Palestinian rights has shaped U.S. federal anti-terrorism law from its beginnings.
The paper provides historical and political context for the escalating effort to restrict the rights of activists protesting Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza – and those that extend well beyond the movement for Palestinian rights.
Legal Resources: Protesting the Gaza Genocide
Here are resources to prepare for and resist backlash against your activism, including contact information for other organizations responding to this unprecedented backlash!
Report on The Palestine Exception to Free Speech
Our report, "The Palestine Exception to Free Speech: A Movement Under Attack" documents the widespread and growing suppression of Palestinian human rights advocacy in the United States.
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Backgrounder on Efforts to Redefine Antisemitism to Censor Criticism of Israel
The Lobby USA
Protect the Right to Boycott: Oppose Anti-BDS Legislation
FAQ: Boycott and Divestment
FAQs About Executive Order 13899
‘Combating Anti-Semitism’
FAQ: New York Boycott Law
Who are David Abrams and the Zionist Advocacy Center?
Know Your Rights
Legislation targeting advocacy for Palestinian rights
Federal Crackdown on Campus Palestine Activism: Title VI Attacks
KYR Video Series
Student Handbook
Legal & Tactical Guide
Mock Eviction Prep List
Coalition Letter to Kenneth Marcus
Read Our Reports
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2022 Year-in-Review
2021 Year-in-Review
2020 Year-In-Review
2019 Year-In-Review
2018 Year-in-Review
2017 Year-in-Review
2016 Year-in-Review
2016 Mid-Year Review
2015 Year-in-Review
The Palestine Exception to Free Speech Report
Report on False Accusations of Anti-Semitism
Disclaimer: These resources are not a substitute for legal advice. If you have questions about a specific issue that you are facing, please contact us. Be aware that some of this information may be specific to different state laws or out of date. Make sure to consult with us or another attorney before relying on any information you find here.