Civil rights

Brandeis Center files EEOC complaint alleging antisemitism against Jewish professor

The Brandeis Center for Human Rights filed a civil rights complaint with the US EEOC against Duquesne University for alleged antisemitism against a Jewish professor.

(L-r) Andrea Lucas, chair of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, speaks with Brandeis Center founder Kenneth Marcus at an antisemitism conference held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 16, 2026.
The headquarters of The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seen in Washington, D.C. Sunday, 16th May 2021

US government sues Ohio hospital over wrongful firing of surgeon for 'being Jewish'

Cisco Systems, headquartered in San Jose, California, has been accused of failing to protect pro-Palestinian employees from harassment.

Feds say Cisco likely failed to protect pro-Palestinian workers from harassment

The Missouri State Capitol Building is seen on September 4, 2025 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns


Grapevine, February 18 2024: Fighting an IDF injustice

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MOSHE MUTZ MATALON

Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students

A group alleges students have been harassed while attending pro-Palestinian vigils and working student jobs, assaulted while walking to campus libraries, and stalked by classmates.

A sign hangs on a gate of a building at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 6, 2023.

"Knowledge is Power" - Why is it important for you to know your rights?

Everyone has rights, whether it's from the government, employers, or other organizations. The issue is that in many cases, in order to benefit from those rights, various actions must be taken.


An urgent appeal from the United Nations in support of Omar Harfouch

Concerns Raised Over Human Rights Violations in Lebanon at UN Council Meeting.


Law doesn't allow police to use spyware, petitioners tell court

 The use of spyware by law enforcement had been rationalized through the 1979 Wiretapping Law, but the petition argued that the old law was not technologically up to date and didn't cover malware.

 Illustrative image of a hacker.

‘I have a dream’: Martin Luther King's words are more relevant than ever - opinion

King was the architect of the politics of inclusion, equality, respect, and recognition – not only for Black Americans; not only for America, but for all of humanity.

 THE MARTIN Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington: ‘Even 60 years later, Martin Luther King’s voice still resonates within me today,’ says the writer.

'Borat' fights online hate speech on 60th anniversary of March to Washington

"They've gone from Klan rallies to chatrooms," claimed Cohen, addressing the rising tide of hate generated on social media today.

Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the premiere of red carpet event for the screening for the Showtime Series "Who Is America", moderated by Sarah Silverman in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 15, 2019

NGOs prepare High Court petitions against reasonableness

If the petition is accepted, it would be the first time the court heard arguments to abolish a matter of a Basic Law.

 THE HIGH Court of Justice has been a paper tiger in everything concerning the Netanyahu bloc’s interests, says the writer

Shurat HaDin takes the war on terror to the internet

For twenty years Shurat HaDin has worked with Western intelligence agencies, law enforcement branches and a network of volunteer lawyers to take legal action on behalf of victims of terror.

 NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER of Shurat HaDin with the family of Nohemi Gonzalez: Taking it to the Supreme Court

Israeli citizen administrative detention bill talks delayed by week

The national security minister would be able to issue an order to put Israeli citizens and residents in administrative detention for up to a year.

 Handcuffed hands rest on prison bars. (Illustrative)