Legal Resources for Activists Advocating for Palestine Across the U.S.

Palestine Legal has been receiving an unprecedented surge in requests for legal support as the Trump administration escalates its repression of the movement for justice in Palestine — with many of the same tools that it inherited from the Biden administration and its unwavering support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

While we work to respond to these requests, these guides and contacts from Palestine Legal and partner organizations will help you assess risks, protect yourself and others, and reduce harm from repression.


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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Distorted Definition: Redefining Antisemitism to Silence Advocacy for Palestinian Rights

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

Primer: Material Support for Terrorism Laws and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions

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

2024 Report

Anti-Palestinian at the Core: The Origins and Growing Dangers of U.S. Antiterrorism Law

2023 Report

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 Be aware that some of this information may be specific to different state laws or out of date.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.