The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today welcomed this afternoon’s landmark victory in CAIR’s First Amendment lawsuit on behalf of Bahia Amawi, the Texas speech language pathologist who lost her job because she refused to sign a “No Boycott of Israel” clause.
The CAIR Legal Defense Fund filed the lawsuit in December 2018 challenging Texas Anti-BDS Act, H.B. 89. CAIR actively challenges similar measures around the country, including in Arizona and Maryland.
The Judge's Opinion
The Court held that the Texas Anti-BDS Act “threatens to suppress unpopular ideas” and “manipulate the public debate” on Israel and Palestine “through coercion rather than persuasion.” The Court concluded: “This the First Amendment does not allow.”
Every single “No Boycott of Israel” clause in every single state contract in Texas has today been stricken as unconstitutional. The Attorney General of Texas is no longer permitted to include or enforce “No Boycott of Israel” clauses in any state contract.
Comments
(Short Spike)
Blue- States without any anti-BDS laws.
Light Blue- States with anti-BDS laws currently in legislation.
(Old Spike)
it's a good start. nobody should be forced to support anything.
(Short Spike)
Edit: I completely confused Israel with Islam
(Old Spike)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization founded by HAMAS.
(Old Spike)
"founded by HAMAS"
that's the kind of cazy shit Roseanne Barr would say. She's mentally unwell & full of pharma. What's your excuse?