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.


Distorted Definition: Redefining Antisemitism to Silence Advocacy for Palestinian Rights

Our latest resource is an interactive timeline visualizing two decades of efforts by Israel advocates to establish a politicized redefinition of antisemitism designed to silence advocacy for Palestinian freedom.


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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

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 Be aware that some of this information may be specific to different state laws or out of date.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