December 6, 2015 Kenneth L. Marcus on “Shalom America” Phil Fink will interview LDB’s Kenneth L. Marcus this week for “Shalom America.” The interview can be heard nationwide on from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 7, with repeats at 3 and 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. at http://radio-j.com Events
November 25, 2015 LDB Law Students Petition in Support of Embattled Texas Law Professor This morning, students at eighteen United States law schools issued a statement in support of Dr. Ami Pedahzur, an Israel Studies professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Pedahzur had been assailed by anti-Israel activists for his effort to host an academic presentation on the Israeli Defense Forces. Press Releases Press Room
November 24, 2015 LDB Praises Hunter College Statement, While Urging Further Action This afternoon, the Brandeis Center applauded the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Hunter College for condemning anti-Semitism on its campus as an important first step, while still urging further action from CUNY administrators. Press Releases Press Room
November 23, 2015 LDB Applauds Congressional Taskforce on Anti-Semitism Today, the Louis D. Brandeis Center praised the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism in the House of Representatives for its briefing on Tuesday, November 3, on campus anti-Semitism. Press Releases Press Room
November 20, 2015 Rachel Lerman Elected Vice President of National Civil Rights Group The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is pleased to announce that Rachel Lerman was elected Vice President during the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 26, 2015. Press Room Press Releases
November 17, 2015 LDB Urges University of Texas to Condemn Recent Attack on Free Speech Yesterday, the Louis D. Brandeis Center urged University of Texas at Austin President Gregory L. Fenves to condemn a recent attack on free speech on his campus. The Brandeis Center is a national civil rights legal advocacy organization, best known for its work fighting anti-Semitism in higher education. Press Releases Press Room
November 16, 2015 Alyza Lewin: A Conversation about Zivotofsky On November 16, Alyza Lewin will address students at Cardozo School of Law on her work litigating the “Jerusalem Passport” case in front of the Supreme Court. Lewin is a partner in Lewin & Lewin, LLP, where she specializes in litigation and government relations. Events
November 16, 2015 LDB and StandWithUs Urge University to Condemn Mistreatment of Israeli Lecturer On Friday, The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) and StandWithUs issued a joint letter to President Eric W. Kaler of the University of Minnesota expressing concerns regarding free speech and anti-Semitism at the law school. Press Releases Press Room
October 26, 2015 LDB Announces Expansion to Pacific Northwest The Brandeis Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its law student chapter initiative to the Pacific Northwest. Last week, LDB opened its 17th law student chapter at the University of Washington (UW) School of Law, in Seattle, Washington. Press Releases Press Room
October 19, 2015 Chapter Launch at University of Washington LDB Staff Attorney Aviva Vogelstein will address students at the chapter launch event, and discuss campus anti-Semitism and how to combat it through legal means. Events