April 13, 2018 Press Release: South Carolina Becomes 1st State to Pass Landmark Bill to Confront Campus Anti-Semitism The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) today applauded the South Carolina General Assembly for being the first state to pass legislation that will help tackle the rising anti-Semitism plaguing U.S. college campuses. Press Releases Press Room
March 15, 2018 Press Release: Brandeis Center Applauds Miami-Dade Police Chiefs for Anti-Semitism Resolution The Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police have unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism when investigating crimes. Press Releases Press Room
February 12, 2018 LDB Files Amicus Brief in Support of Arizona Anti-BDS Law On Friday, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) filed an amicus brief in support of HB 2617, an Arizona state law that requires state contractors to certify that they are not “engaging in a boycott of Israel.” The Brandeis Center filed its brief in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) challenging the First Amendment implications of the law. Press Releases Press Room
January 30, 2018 The Continuing Fight for Justice at Stoughton High School Yesterday, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) (www.brandeiscenter.com) sent a letter to Stoughton Public Schools District (Stoughton), urging the District to retract the unfair disciplinary measures that its teacher, Hillary Moll, has suffered for standing up against anti-Semitism. Press Releases Press Room
January 25, 2018 Jewish, Civil Rights, and Educational Groups Urge Higher Education Reform Today, fourteen Jewish, educational, and civil rights organizations urged the U.S. Senate to reform the Higher Education Act to prevent misuse of federal funds by publicly supported, university-based Middle East studies programs. Press Releases Press Room
January 10, 2018 LDB Praises South Carolina Governor for Strong Stance Against Anti-Semitism The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) applauds South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster for calling on the South Carolina Senate to immediately pass H.3643, in time for the bill to be signed on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on January 27, and reiterating his support for this important piece of legislation, which aims to combat anti-Semitism in South Carolina. Press Releases Press Room
November 28, 2017 Promotion of Edward Kunz The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is proud to announce the promotion of Edward Kunz to the position of Senior Communications and Development intern. Press Releases Press Room
November 22, 2017 Victory in Bal Harbour: LDB Testifies in Support of Anti-Semitism Definition Act, Unanimously Passes First Reading The Bal Harbour Village Hall was packed with supporters as the Village Council took an important step in combatting the growing and urgent problem of anti-Semitism last night. Press Releases Press Room
November 19, 2017 Appointment of Alyza D. Lewin, Esq., to the newly-established position of Chief Operating Officer and Director of Policy The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) announces the appointment of Alyza D. Lewin, Esq., to the newly-established position of Chief Operating Officer and Director of Policy. Ms. Lewin, previously served as a member of LDB’s Legal Advisory Board. Press Releases Press Room
November 9, 2017 Public Interest Lawsuit Reveals Plot by BDS Activists to Take over Academic Associations Leaders of the controversial Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement conducted a covert campaign to take over academic associations, without disclosing their political agenda, and then to use their influence to impose boycotts on the State of Israel, according to newly discovered documents. Press Releases Press Room