Legal group accuses pro-Palestinian professors of ‘compelling student speech’ with assignments
Josie Hathaway | The College Fix | July 19, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Free speech group says assignments do not violate First Amendment, however Two pro-Palestinian professors face accusations of “compelled speech” and “viewpoint discrimination,” following their assignments on Israel and Gaza. StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department accused two academics at Santa Monica College of […]
As Threat of Hezbollah War Rises, Here’s What You Should Know About Israeli-Lebanese Relations
Matthew Abelson | Algemeiner | July 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Israel’s relations with Lebanon have historically been less hostile than with some of its other neighbors — despite having no formal diplomatic ties. Today, however, the Israeli-Lebanese border is an extremely dangerous place, with widespread concerns about a major war breaking out in […]
Letter from SWU and CAMERA to AFT President Randi Weingarten
July 22, 2024 Randi Weingarten American Federation of Teachers 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20001-2079 Via Email: rweingarten@aft.org Dear President Weingarten, We, the undersigned representatives StandWithUs and CAMERA Education Institute, write to you with deep concern about the environment for Jewish attendees at the upcoming AFT Convention in Houston. Based on […]
Dallas district allegedly retaliated against Jewish student after Title VI probe
A teacher “specifically mentioned the complaint” when the co-complainant was in the room and “insinuated it had something to do with him,” according to the StandWithUS NGO. Jewish News Syndicate | July 22, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock A Jewish student in Dallas was subjected to retaliation by a teacher over a U.S. Department of […]
Pro-Israel Group Calls on US Justice Department to Apply ‘KKK Laws’ to Pro-Hamas Demonstrations
By Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | July 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock StandWithUs (SWU), a Jewish civil rights group based in California, is imploring the US Justice Department to crack down on masked protests at Columbia University by enforcing legal statues which are widely referred to as the “KKK Laws,” citing a hostile […]
Jewish groups implore DOJ to use ‘KKK laws’ to prosecute hostile campus entities
By Peter Cordi | Washington Examiner | July 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Two legal groups that combat antisemitism sent a letter to the Department of Justice imploring the agency to implement KKK laws to prosecute anti-Israel groups at Columbia University for coordinating to foster a hostile environment for Jewish students, which violates their […]
US Jewish Groups Condemn Anti-Zionist Resolutions Considered by American Federation of Teachers
By Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | July 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock A coalition of US Jewish groups on Monday denounced the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest educators’ unions in the country, for including anti-Israel resolutions in the agenda of its upcoming annual convention. The resolutions, seven in total, […]
Los Angeles screening of ‘Screams Before Silence’ captivates local Jewish community
“I am the live testimony standing before you, before the world speaking for [the victims who no longer can,” one ZAKA first responder said at the event. By Kelly Hartog | Jerusalem Post | July 17, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock LOS ANGELES – Like before any special film screening, people streamed into the packed […]
Jewish Groups Bring 19th-Century Weapon to Legal Fight against Antisemitism at Columbia: The KKK Act
By Zach Kessel | National Review | June 28, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Since the attack of October 7, Columbia University has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits accusing the school of failing to address the resulting surge in antisemitism, but a new complaint filed last week employs a little-used, 19th-century law to […]
StandWithUs Urges Northwestern University Trustees to Nullify Unlawful Agreement Giving In to Encampment Agitators
Legal opinion by Kasowitz Law Firm on behalf of StandWithUs claims Northwestern leadership’s actions are unlawful and urges the Board of Trustees to invalidate the agreement that places Northwestern’s values, reputation, standing and endowment in jeopardy. Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 2024 – StandWithUs, utilizing the legal counsel of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, sent a legal demand letter to the trustees of […]
Deep Concern Over UK Decision to Restore £21 Million Funding to UNRWA
19 July 2024 Following the announcement by Foreign Secretary David Lammy regarding the restoration of £21 million of government funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ( UNRWA ), StandWithUs UK expresses profound concern and disappointment. StandWithUs UK stands firmly against this decision, citing serious allegations and instances where UNRWA […]
Follow up Letter to StandWithUs Title VI in Dallas School District
StandWithUs Alerts Dallas Independent School District to Retaliatory Actions Taken Against Jewish Student Civil Rights Complainants, and Urges the District to Proactively Address Antisemitism Before the New School Year Begins View the official letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the toolbar for additional options such as fullscreen […]
Press Release: StandWithUs and Zachor Urge U.S. Attorney General to Enforce the “KKK Laws” at Columbia University to Remedy Hostile Environment
Letter to the Department of Justice chief explains that the coordinated actions of five anti-Israel campus groups at Columbia deprived Jewish and Israeli students of their civil rights, which should trigger immediate enforcement of the “KKK Laws,” an investigation, and, if applicable, prosecutions under the law. July 17, 2024 – StandWithUs and the Zachor Legal […]
StandWithUs and Zachor Urge U.S. Attorney General to Enforce the “KKK Laws” at Columbia University to Remedy Hostile Environment
Letter to the Department of Justice chief explains that the coordinated actions of five anti-Israel campus groups at Columbia deprived Jewish and Israeli students of their civil rights, which should trigger immediate enforcement of the “KKK Laws,” an investigation, and, if applicable, prosecutions under the law. View the official letter below. To navigate, simply use […]
Reply to FIRE’s Analysis of StandWithUs Letter to Santa Monica College re: Academic Freedom
July 15, 2024 StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department’s Reply to FIRE’s Analysis of StandWithUs Letter to Santa Monica College re: Academic Freedom On July 9, 2024, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (“FIRE”) published an analysis (“FIRE’s Response”) of a StandWithUs letter to Santa Monica College (“SMC”) dated June 10, 2024 (the “StandWithUs Letter” or the “Letter”). While some of the positions expressed in FIRE’s Response are correct in […]
Press Release: Screening of “Screams Before Silence”
Call to Action: Scooter Braun and Daphna Edwards Ziman Host a Private Screening of “Screams Before Silence” to Unify With Women and Multifaith Organizations to Jointly End the Violence Against Women and Children. In an effort to alert the community on the horrific treatment by Hamas on women, men, and children, a private screening of […]
Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals
By Rebekah Riess | CNN | Wednesday July 3, 2024 Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. Delegates of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for […]
Major Teachers’ Union to Vote on Resolution Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’
By Zach Kessel | National Review | July 2, 2024 National Education Association members will vote on several anti-Israel resolutions at the union’s annual “Representative Assembly” in Philadelphia this week, including the adoption of an official position holding that Israel is conducting a “genocide” in Gaza and that opposing the Jewish state’s existence is not […]
