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former9thward

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20. We will see if that survives appeal.

Fri Jul 23, 2021, 11:34 PM

Jul 2021

Given that the majority of states have the laws and the State Department opposes the BDS movement, I doubt it will. A federal judge in Arkansas rejected an suit against their law but was reversed by the 8th Circuit, The issue most likely is headed to the SC. Regardless of what happens to the laws it will not stop calls for boycotts of those wanting to boycott Israel.

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They aren't boycotting Israel. Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #8

Ben and Jerry's wants to boycott all of Israel former9thward Jul 2021 #14

They're Boycotting B&J To Pressure... ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #9

35 states have anti BDS laws. former9thward Jul 2021 #15

Prior restraint on political speech seems kind of unconstitutional, no? Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #18

We will see if that survives appeal. former9thward Jul 2021 #20

The State Department also opposed the anti-apartheid movement in the '70's and '80's Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #21

You are comparing the State Department of Reagan with Biden's ? former9thward Jul 2021 #22

Not under international law they aren't. Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #23

And the State Department (and Joe Biden) agree Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. former9thward Jul 2021 #24

The US is the only country to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #25

Anyone can boycott Israel if they want. former9thward Jul 2021 #28

again, anti-BDS laws have been found unconstitutional every time they've been challenged Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #40

There has only been a handful of cases. former9thward Jul 2021 #41

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They do have citizenship and equality former9thward Jul 2021 #36

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The U.S. State Department opposes the BDS movement. former9thward Jul 2021 #13

BDS is a ploy to cover its real intentions which are not a two state solution JohnSJ Jul 2021 #19

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The Mayor of New York is one less customer of that flavor. former9thward Jul 2021 #31

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