June 12, 2017 LDB Welcomes New Law Clerks and Interns The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is pleased to announce its new summer team: Civil Rights Law Clerks Jennifer Kleinman and Jordan Weber, and interns Ali Rosenblatt and Michaela Shapiro. Press Releases Press Room
June 1, 2017 EU Parliament votes in favor of adopting antisemitism definition The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on European Union member states and European Union institutions to adopt and apply the working definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA). Press Releases Press Room
May 11, 2017 LDB Statement on South Carolina Anti-Semitism Bill Kenneth L. Marcus, president of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, made the following statement today after the South Carolina General Assembly adjourned before final passage of a bill to combat campus anti-Semitism: Press Releases Press Room
April 24, 2017 Citizens Advocacy Day On Wednesday, April 26th the South Carolina public will get an up close and personal look at the fight against anti-Semitism during Citizens Advocacy Day. Citizens Advocacy Day is an event intended to bring more public awareness to anti-Semitism legislation, as well as give an opportunity to meet the organizations and legislators working to fight against anti-Semitism in South Carolina. Press Releases Press Room
April 3, 2017 Initial Victory For Plaintiffs in Path-Breaking Lawsuit Against ASA For its Boycott of Israel The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (D.C.) has rejected efforts by the American Studies Association (ASA) to suppress a lawsuit filed against the Association by its own members challenging the ASA’s adoption of a boycott of all Israeli academic institutions. Press Releases Press Room
March 29, 2017 Brandeis Center Calls on Tennessee Lawmakers to Combat Rising Anti-Semitism Nashville, TN, At a key hearing today, a top attorney for The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) testified about the spike in campus anti-Semitism and urged Tennessee lawmakers to address this rising threat. Press Releases Press Room
March 10, 2017 South Carolina House Approves Landmark Bill to Address Growing Anti-Semitism The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) today applauded the South Carolina House of Representatives for its overwhelming approval of legislation that will help combat the growing threat of anti-Semitism on state college campuses. Press Releases Press Room
March 9, 2017 Brandeis Center Applauds South Carolina Vote Kenneth L. Marcus, president of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law made the following statement today commending the South Carolina House of Representatives for its overwhelming approval of H. 3643, a bill to combat rising campus anti-Semitism Press Releases Press Room
February 28, 2017 LDB Welcomes Michael Grant The Brandeis Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Michael Grant as a Civil Rights Legal Fellow. Michael brings great energy and skill to the advancement of justice for all. He will conduct research on issues of federal and state law and provide general legal and policy support to LDB. Press Releases Press Room
February 23, 2017 South Carolina Latest State to Address Growing Campus Anti-Semitism The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) today endorsed a bill introduced in the South Carolina Legislature which will help combat the growing threat of anti-Semitism on state college campuses. Press Releases Press Room