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October 23, 2025 Brandeis Center in Yakoby vs UPenn: Court Must Account for Rising Global Trend of Anti-Semitism in UPenn Title VI Case

Brandeis Center Amicus Brief Raises Alarm on Dismissal of Well-Pled Title VI Claims, District Court Ignored Vital Broader Context in Which Alleged Anti-Semitic Incidents on Campus Occurred Washington, D.C. (October 23, 2025) – The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law on Wednesday filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court […]
October 1, 2025 Anti-Semitic Hollywood Blacklist Illegal, Violates Civil Rights

In letter distributed to major U.S. film industry leaders, Brandeis Center cautions boycott will not only constitute unlawful discrimination, but will also jeopardize studios’ eligibility for film tax credit status Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2025) – Today, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law distributed a letter to major U.S. film industry organizations cautioning that the […]
September 17, 2025 New Victim Comes Forward in Existing Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against MIT

Israeli Scholar Pushed Out of Prestigious Postdoctoral Appointment Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2025) – Today, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed an amended complaint against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on behalf of Jewish students, researchers, and faculty, bringing forward a new victim and allegations that MIT has allowed an anti-Semitic climate to persist, […]
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September 15, 2025 Louis D. Brandeis Center Builds Leadership Team With Chief Development Officer

CFRE Shirley Hamilton Hartman will lead the team’s fundraising strategies Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2025) – Today, The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law announced that Shirley Hamilton Hartman will join the organization as Chief Development Officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome Shirley to the Brandeis Center team at this increasingly pivotal juncture […]
September 10, 2025 Following Brandeis Center Demand Letter, UMass Amherst To Prevent Conference From Boycotting Israelis

Washington, D.C. (September 10, 2025) – Following a letter from the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law to the University of Massachusetts Amherst leadership last week, the University announced that the upcoming Coalition of Women in German (WiG) annual academic conference must suspend its Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) policy during the conference, as it violates University anti-discrimination policies, […]
September 4, 2025 Adelphi University Rules Faculty Member Created Hostile Environment for Jews on Campus

After recent disciplining of Campus SJP chapter, Brandeis Center demands Adelphi take strong remedial action Washington, D.C. (September 4, 2025) – The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today commended Adelphi University for ruling that a faculty member, who is also a member of Adelphi’s Bias Response Team and faculty appointments committee, […]
September 3, 2025 UMass Amherst Boycotts Israeli Academics From Upcoming Conference

Brandeis Center demands UMass President, Chancellor and Board of Trustees immediately reverse this discrimination Washington, D.C. (September 3, 2025) – Ahead of the upcoming Coalition of Women in German (WiG) annual academic conference at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which plans to exclude and boycott scholars receiving funding from “Israeli institutions,” the Louis D. Brandeis Center for […]
August 8, 2025 Adelphi University Puts Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) Chapter On Probation Following Investigation 

In Response to a Brandeis Center Client Complaint, Adelphi Rules SJP Social Media Activity Harmed Jewish Community  Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2025) – Rory Lancman, Director of Corporate Initiatives and Senior Counsel at The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and a former New York State Assembly Member and New York City Councilmember, issued the […]
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