News for Anti-BDS laws Missouri Governor signs anti-BDS bill into lawThe law prohibits the state from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislationConference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.Missouri lawmakers approve anti-BDS billMissouri 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 blacklistIsraeli-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 rightsDocumentary filmmaker sues Georgia after refusing to sign oath declaring she will not boycott Israel.Arizona exempts smaller companies from BDS banArizona 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 lawTexas lawmakers amending law banning business with Israel boycotters.Mississippi approves anti-BDS billMississippi 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 IsraelSenate 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 legislationUS 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 lawFederal 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 lawSpeech 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 legislationFederal judge temporarily blocks Kansas' anti-BDS following challenge by American Civil Liberties Union. New Jersey divests from Danish bank which boycotted IsraelNew 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 lawAmerican Civil Liberties Union files federal lawsuit against Arizona's anti-BDS law. Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS lawsLeaders of Conference of Presidents commend Wisconsin and Maryland Governors for signing executive orders targeting BDS. Maryland governor signs anti-BDS orderMaryland 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 BDSThe US has taken some measures against European BDS - but it needs to act more drastically, says Benjamin Weinthal of a Washington security think tank. Montana advances anti-BDS billMontana lawmakers advance bill refusing to do business with firms boycotting Israel. Texas Governor calls for anti-BDS lawsTexas Governor Greg Abbott calls for laws cutting off pension plans from businesses that boycott Israel.Michigan Governor signs anti-boycott bill into lawAnti-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 finesSenator Ben Cardin clarifies that new bills targeting BDS would impose fines on participating businesses but not criminal penalties. California legislature passes anti-BDS billCalifornia State Assembly votes 60-0 to send anti-BDS bill to the governor for approval. Israel and Chicago fight BDS togetherIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN meets Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, praises Illinois's efforts against BDS. Danon: Boycott the boycottersIsrael’s UN Ambassador welcomes NJ Governor Chris Christie's support of a bill against BDS. New Jersey passes anti-BDS legislationNew 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 legislationRhode Island's approves legislation prohibiting the state from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. Dutch parliament calls to strip funding from BDSDutch parliament passes motion calling on the government to deny funding to organizations calling for a boycott of Israel. Ontario parliament shoots down anti-BDS lawOntario parliament rejects bill that would have banned public institutions from doing business with BDS supporters. New Jersey passes anti-BDS legislationNew Jersey State Senate passes legislation prohibiting pension and annuity funds from being invested in companies that boycott Israel.Virginia: State #7 to pass anti-BDS resolutionThe anti-BDS movement continues to gain steam across the US, as it fights back against the boycotts on Israel. Watch: Meet the man leading Congress's war on BDSCongressman Peter Roskam speaks with Arutz Sheva about his efforts to combat BDS. Arizona passes anti-BDS legislationNew Arizona law prohibits the investment of state funds in companies that boycott Israel.Indiana overwhelmingly approves anti-BDS billState Senate passes near-unanimous measures prohibiting state dealings with anti-Israel boycotts. Obama ignores law, accepts BDS against settlementsDespite new law's explicit protection of businesses over the Green Line, Obama says 'settlements' are fair game. |
