Anti-BDS laws

New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs executive order barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel.

Arkansas pays Jewish doctor who refused to pledge not to boycott Israel

The state had previously refused to pay the doctor due to the fact that he refused to comply with the state's anti-BDS legislation.

Supreme Court asked to rule on Arkansas anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union asks US Supreme Court to overturn previous ruling that upheld Arkansas anti-BDS law.

Texas to divest from Ben & Jerry's

Texas adds Ben & Jerry's and its parent company, Unilever, to the state's list of companies that boycott Israel.

New Jersey to divest from Ben & Jerry's and parent company

Internal New Jersey investigation finds Unilever sought to boycott Israel in violation of state's anti-BDS law.

Florida Governor: Place Ben & Jerry's on list of companies that boycott Israel

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Unilever and Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria is in violation of the state's anti-BDS laws.

Idaho and West Virginia pass anti-Israel boycott laws

New bills outlawing contracts with BDS bring number of states with anti-BDS laws to 33.

Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill

Federal judge throws out CAIR's lawsuit seeking to block Maryland from enforcing its ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

Missouri Governor signs anti-BDS bill into law

The law prohibits the state from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.

Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation

Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Missouri lawmakers approve anti-BDS bill

Missouri bill would require companies to sign a contract pledging not to boycott Israel in order to do business with Missouri.

US officials urged to enforce anti-BDS laws in response to UN blacklist

Israeli-American Coalition for Action condemns UNHRC blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.

Filmmaker says Georgia's anti-BDS law is in violation of free speech rights

Documentary filmmaker sues Georgia after refusing to sign oath declaring she will not boycott Israel.

Arizona exempts smaller companies from BDS ban

Arizona eases rules to a state ban on doing business with companies that boycott Israel in an attempt to avoid potential lawsuits.

Texas to amend anti-BDS law

Texas lawmakers amending law banning business with Israel boycotters.

Mississippi approves anti-BDS bill

Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill that would prevent the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.

Senate approves bill including anti-BDS measures, aid to Israel

Senate approves by 77-23 majority a bill that codifies defense assistance to Israel and provides legal cover to states that target BDS.

Senate advances aid to Israel, anti-BDS legislation

US Senate advances bill that codifies assistance for Israel and protects states that ban BDS and which was blocked by Democrats earlier.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Arkansas' anti-BDS law

Federal judge lets Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel stand.

'Boycott the boycotters'

Israel's UN ambassador welcomes Senate bill that affirms the right of states to enact anti-BDS laws.

Texas teacher sues over anti-BDS law

Speech pathologist in Austin sues local school district for being fired after refusing to sign agreement that she won't boycott Israel.

Court blocks Kansas anti-BDS legislation

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kansas' anti-BDS following challenge by American Civil Liberties Union.

New Jersey divests from Danish bank which boycotted Israel

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces the state has divested from Danske Bank due to its boycott of Israeli companies.

ACLU challenges Arizona's anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union files federal lawsuit against Arizona's anti-BDS law.

Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS laws

Leaders of Conference of Presidents commend Wisconsin and Maryland Governors for signing executive orders targeting BDS.

Maryland governor signs anti-BDS order

Maryland governor Larry Hogan signs an executive order barring the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.

The US must do more against European BDS

Montana advances anti-BDS bill

Montana lawmakers advance bill refusing to do business with firms boycotting Israel.

Texas Governor calls for anti-BDS laws

Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls for laws cutting off pension plans from businesses that boycott Israel.

Michigan Governor signs anti-boycott bill into law

Anti-BDS groups hail new Michigan law that prohibits boycotts against individuals or a public entity of a foreign state.

Senator: Anti-BDS bills would impose fines

Senator Ben Cardin clarifies that new bills targeting BDS would impose fines on participating businesses but not criminal penalties.

California legislature passes anti-BDS bill

California State Assembly votes 60-0 to send anti-BDS bill to the governor for approval.

Israel and Chicago fight BDS together

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN meets Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, praises Illinois's efforts against BDS.

Danon: Boycott the boycotters

Israel’s UN Ambassador welcomes NJ Governor Chris Christie's support of a bill against BDS.

New Jersey passes anti-BDS legislation

New Jersey bill prohibits the state from investing pension and annuity funds in companies that boycott Israel or Israeli businesses.

Anti-BDS: Is California next?

21 states have outlawed the anti-Israel BDS campaign and California is now considering the same.

Rhode Island approves anti-boycott legislation

Rhode Island's approves legislation prohibiting the state from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.

Dutch parliament calls to strip funding from BDS

Dutch parliament passes motion calling on the government to deny funding to organizations calling for a boycott of Israel.

Ontario parliament shoots down anti-BDS law

Ontario parliament rejects bill that would have banned public institutions from doing business with BDS supporters.

New Jersey passes anti-BDS legislation

New Jersey State Senate passes legislation prohibiting pension and annuity funds from being invested in companies that boycott Israel.