Antisemitism bill targeting teachers heads to governor
Key Points: Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure An attempt to replace antisemitism with unlawful discrimination failed Antisemitism definition would become part of state law State lawmakers gave final approval June […]
College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus
Key Points: Overnight college encampments could be banned under HB2880 The bill was created in response to antisemitic protests Some lawmakers argue the regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” State lawmakers are […]
Antisemitic college protests provoke ‘encampment’ legislation from House
Over objections about infringing on First Amendment rights, a divided House has approved legislation that would outlaw “encampments” on college and university campuses. The 41-17 vote Monday came on legislation […]
House debates bill to keep student fees from antisemitic groups
Saying students should not have to fund antisemitism, the state House gave preliminary approval Monday to legislation allowing students to keep their mandated fees from going to certain organizations.
Senate panel rejects former lawmaker over incendiary politics
A Senate committee voted Wednesday, as expected, to recommend the rejection of a former Democratic lawmaker to lead a state agency, citing his past political comments.
Arizona appeals decision to strike law banning state contractors from boycotting Israel
Attorneys for the state want a federal appeals court to allow it to deny public contracts to those who boycott Israel, saying Arizona has a legitimate interest in denying support to the Palestine Liberation Army and its "unsavory -- and frequently murderous -- ends.''
ACLU sues over Arizona law targeting anti-Israel boycotts
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an Arizona law prohibiting state contractors from supporting boycotts against Israel.