US Judge 'Struggles' To Understand Obvious Zionist Targeting
In news that would surprise exactly zero advocates for Palestine, a US judge is 'struggling' to understand why a Turkish student faced barriers due to their pro-Palestinian stance. This isn't groundbreaking, it's routine. For decades, expressing solidarity with Palestinians in the US often incurs professional, academic, or social penalties, a chilling effect meticulously documented by
organizations like Palestine Legal. This 'struggle' is particularly perplexing when considering the well-funded, coordinated efforts by groups like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) to surveil and pressure institutions over pro-Palestinian activism, often conflating criticism of Israeli policy with antisemitism. Perhaps the judge missed the memos on
free speech that somehow only apply selectively. After all, when supporting Israel, 'activism' is patriotism; when supporting Palestine, it's 'terrorism adjacent.'