October 6, 2025 Meeting the Moment: How the Brandeis Center Expanded After October 7 For years, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has been at the forefront of combating anti-Semitism in the United States. Our mission—protecting the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and advancing justice for all—has always required vigilance, expertise, and a deep understanding of how anti-Semitism manifests across society. The […] Blog Highlights
October 1, 2025 Alyza Lewin Testifies Before the Religious Liberty Commission On September 8, Brandeis Center President Alyza D. Lewin testified before the Religious Liberty Commission at its hearing on Religious Liberty in Public Education. Ms. Lewin was the only witness testifying about anti-Semitism at this hearing and described the pervasive nature of anti-Semitism in K-12 public schools, explaining that the Brandeis Center hears “almost every day from students and […] Blog
September 30, 2025 The Brandeis Center Conference 2025 From August 11–14, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law hosted its annual Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The program brought together law students from across the country, including from campuses such as Yale, Cardozo, Boston University, Brooklyn Law, and the University of Maryland, for an intensive series of workshops, lectures, […] Blog
September 11, 2025 The Brandeis Center: On the front line in the battle to protect Jewish students This interview originally appeared on Stop Hate in Schools, who interviewed Brandeis Center attorneys Jeff Lang and Deena Margolies. Over a year ago, we had the opportunity to host a webinar with attorneys at the Brandeis Center regarding Title VI in K-12 schools. At the time we were hearing from parents and grassroots community leaders […] Blog
September 5, 2025 Our Summer 2025 Clerks and Interns This summer, the Brandeis Center was proud to welcome five law clerks and three interns to our team. Their contributions to the Brandeis Center’s work provided immense value, and we thank them for spending their summer with us! We’re excited to introduce you to them below: Law clerk Sabrina Goldfischer is a rising 2L at […] Blog Interns
August 6, 2025 Call for Papers: CSLA Law and Antisemitism Conference The conveners of the “Law & Antisemitism” conference have asked the Brandeis Center to share the following Call for Papers with our readers. The Center for the Study of Law and Antisemitism (CSLA) will host its fifth annual Law and Antisemitism Conference in March 2026 at the Cardozo School of Law in New York. CSLA, […] Blog
July 24, 2025 U.S. Supreme Court Decision: Miriam Fuld, et al., v. Palestine Liberation Organization, et. al. On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its decision in Miriam Fuld, et al., v. Palestine Liberation Organization, et. al., reversing the Second Circuit decision holding that the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (“the Act”) – which confers personal jurisdiction over groups like the Palestine Liberation Organization (“PLO”), and its […] Blog Litigation
July 17, 2025 Casebook Review: Antisemitism and the Law Overview As anti-Semitism resurges with alarming intensity, Professor Robert Katz’s Antisemitism and the Law is a timely and essential contribution. This groundbreaking casebook serves as a powerful legal history and clear call to action: it equips students, lawyers, scholars, and advocates with the knowledge and tools to recognize and challenge anti-Semitism in its many forms. […] Blog Anti-Semitism
July 11, 2025 Brandeis Center Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Marcus Participates in Christians United for Israel Panel Alongside Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares On July 1, Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Marcus was a featured speaker during last week’s Christians United for Israel’s annual summit. Marcus spoke on a panel moderated by Sandra Parker, the Chairwoman of the Board of CUFI Action Fund, alongside Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, […] Highlights Blog IHRA
June 27, 2025 Brandeis Center Files Amicus Brief Urging Federal Court to Disregard Challenge to Key Term in Harvard’s Settlement Agreement The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, asking the court to reject amici briefs by Jewish Voice for Peace, the Middle East Studies Association of North America, and others. In May 2024, the Brandeis Center had sued Harvard […] IHRA Blog
June 26, 2025 Kenneth L. Marcus Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight On June 24, Chairman and CEO of the Brandeis Center, Kenneth L. Marcus, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight at its hearing, “Rising Threat: America’s Battle Against Antisemitic Terror.” Other witnesses included Dan Schneider, the Vice President for Free Speech at the Media Research Center, Debra Cooper, the Chief of Digital Activism […] Blog Events
June 25, 2025 Anti-Semitism and Prolonged Silence of President Kornbluth Create “Climate of Fear” at Prestigious University Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2025): The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, on behalf of Jewish students, researchers and faculty, today sued the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for standing idly by as faculty and students cultivated an environment rife with anti-Semitism and fear. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District […] Litigation Press Releases Press Room Highlights
June 18, 2025 Podcast: Brandeis Center’s Kenneth Marcus on ‘The Mortal Storm’ facing America’s Universities Kenneth L. Marcus, chairman and CEO of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, spoke on a recent episode of Case in Point where he offered a sobering but necessary conversation on the explosion of anti-Semitism in higher education. Titled “The Mortal Storm: Anti-Semitism Invades America’s Universities,” the podcast discussed how legal […] Blog Highlights
May 29, 2025 Brandeis Center Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing After the Jewish Museum Shooting On May 22, the Brandeis Center hosted a Capitol Hill briefing in the immediate aftermath of the Capital Jewish Museum shooting. The panel discussion, featuring Jewish college students, explained connections between anti-Semitic campus ideologies, the museum murders, and the need to better define and understand Jew-hatred. It was introduced by Brandeis Center Chairman and CEO […] Blog Events (blog) Highlights
May 28, 2025 Honoring Justice Louis D. Brandeis During Jewish American Heritage Month Each May, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the fabric of our nation. It is a moment to reflect on the achievements of those who have helped shape American life, often in the face of adversity, and to honor the enduring […] Blog
April 28, 2025 Brandeis Center Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Confronting Rising Antisemitism On April 11, the Brandeis Center hosted a Capitol Hill briefing titled “Confronting Anti-Semitism: Policy Briefing for the 119th Congress.” The panel discussion was moderated by Brandeis Center Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Marcus. The panel featured Dan Granot, National Director of Antisemitism Policy at the ADL; Arie Lipnick, advisory board member and political strategist […] Blog
April 2, 2025 EEOC Chair Vows to Hold Universities Accountable for Workplace Anti-Semitism and Promotes Brandeis Center Webinar as a Resource for Employers In March, a press release from the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) Acting Chair, Andrea Lucas, affirmed her commitment to holding universities accountable for anti-Semitism in campus workplaces. Lucas stated, “Under the guise of promoting free speech, many universities have actually become a haven for antisemitic conduct, often in violation of the universities’ own time, place, […] Blog
March 31, 2025 Alyza Lewin Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary invited Brandeis Center President Alyza D. Lewin to testify at its hearing: “Never to be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America,” which took place March 5, 2025. The other witnesses included Adela Cojab, a legal fellow at the National Jewish Advocacy Center, Pearl Project Founder Asra […] Blog
February 14, 2025 March 12, 2025: Stand Up to Anti-Semitism — Free Legal Resources & Support On Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 PM, join attorneys from the Brandeis Center’s new Center for Legal Innovation, along with Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, to learn about your rights and pro-bono resources. This event is open to students, parents, or others affiliated with any Brooklyn, NY public schools. To join us, please complete the form below […] Events Events (blog)
February 12, 2025 Brandeis Center Joins Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Jurisdiction Over PLO in Terrorism Case The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law participated in drafting an amicus brief filed in the U. S. Supreme Court in Miriam Fuld, et al., v. Palestine Liberation Organization, et al., on February 4, 2025. The brief, which was ultimately joined by seventeen Jewish and civil rights organizations, seeks the reversal of a decision by […] Blog
January 6, 2025 Morningstar Removes Anti-Israel Bias from ESG Ratings Following extensive advocacy from Jewish and pro-Israel groups, including the Brandeis Center, financial services firm Morningstar implemented changes to remove anti-Israel bias that influenced its ESG investment ratings. For years, the Brandeis Center and its partners have called for reforms to ensure objective, reliable, and useful financial products, and is pleased to see that Morningstar has removed anti-Israel bias […] Blog Anti-Zionism Highlights