Marc Aisen was arrested in Massachusetts, extradited across the country, and held in a jail cell in Oakland County, Michigan, for more than 2 years — all for messages sent to public officials. His case is a warning about how vague "cyber-harassment" laws can be turned against political speech.
By Staff Writer · June 30, 2026
Federal Judge Rules CodePink’s Social Media Posts Are Not Protected Speech — Citing “True Threat” to Jewish Synagogue Worshippers June 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA In a landmark decision with significant implications for the boundary between…
Staff Writer · June 13, 2025
In response to JLN's request for ethnic studies curriculum, PAUSD has released the following materials: On September 17, 2024, PAUSD released the following: Mexican+Migration+1930s+Student+Materials_2…
Staff Writer · March 31, 2025
Pursuant to a January 21, 2025 Public Records Request to San Francisco Unified School District ("SFUSD"), the district responded with this letter on March 3, 2025 . The letter indicates that the ethnic studies curriculum is being…
Mark L. Javitch · March 4, 2025
February 28, 2025 UPDATE: Links Contained in Curriculum Provided Here : The curriculum for ethnic studies and curriculum related to Israel and Palestine was recently released by San Mateo Union High School District in response to a request…
Staff Writer · February 28, 2025
Much ado has been made about a recent court decision dismissing a challenge to what is known as the Liberated Ethnic Studies “LES” curriculum. LES supporters are hailing this as a big victory. First, the background on LES: “Liberated…
Mark L. Javitch · December 6, 2024
Spitalnick is speaking at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in a talk entitled "Antisemitism and Our Democracy." Click here for event registration . Amy Spitalnick, to appear at the PJCC, is becoming…
Staff Writer · November 18, 2024
Sam and Andrea Kasle and other parents/guardians of Jewish students have filed a complaint against the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD), its officials (including Superintendent Crystal Leach, principals, vice-principals, and…
Staff Writer · November 1, 2024
Nautica and Brooks Brothers are being sued for taking advantage of the circumstances after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel to illegally terminate their licensing agreement covering Israel and the Palestinian Territories. A copy…
Moishe Rabinowitz · October 30, 2024
Jewish organizations are increasingly divided on the issue of whether governments should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Jewish Legal News is closely monitoring this divide,…
Staff Writer · October 12, 2024
JCRC Boston’s Tweet thanking the District Attorney who appeared to take sides against a pro-Israel protester and Iraq War Veteran sparked outrage and criticism from Boston Jews on Friday, leading to JCRC deleting the Tweet and posting a…
Staff Writer · September 13, 2024
Dr. Karen Fiss, a full professor at California College of the Arts, is suing the institution for employment discrimination based on religion and ethnic origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She alleges that CCA has…
Staff Writer · August 16, 2024
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the institution of failing to adequately address antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus. The lawsuit, filed in…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Virginia by the law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, along with the National Jewish Advocacy Center, the Schoen Law Firm, and Holtzman Vogel, representing victims…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
On June 23, 2024, Helmann tried to enter the Adas Torah Synagogue but was blocked by a violent mob of anti-Israel activists. CODE PINK and COURTNEY LENNA SCHIRF, on behalf of HONOR THE EARTH d/b/a PALESTINIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT organized their…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
Herzl Camp, a Jewish Summer Camp in Webster, Wisconsin, assigned a biological male to a girls’ cabin without notifying the other campers or parents. The girls in the cabin did not immediately discover that one of their campers who appeared…
Moishe Rabinowitz · July 9, 2024
# Date Proceeding Text 1 11/13/2023 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, (Filing Fee: $402.00, receipt number ACANDC-18829273). Filed by A. N., Ahmed Abu Artema, Laila Elhaddad, Basim Elkarra, Al-Haq, Waeil Elbhassi, Mohammed Ahmed Abu…
Staff Writer · April 25, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s March 21, 2024 letter to California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities has sharpened division between leadership of Jewish Organizations and Concerned Jewish Parents (“CJP”) of…
Staff Writer · April 8, 2024
In a poignant letter addressed to Bay Area Jewish leaders , hundreds of Jewish parents articulated a growing concern over the approach to combating antisemitism and extremism within the educational system. The letter, deeply rooted in the…
Staff Writer · February 20, 2024
A recent revelation by a whistleblower within Amazon has sparked a controversy regarding the use of the company's internal communication channels and physical offices for sharing discriminatory and insensitive remarks about Israel, leading…
Staff Writer · December 27, 2023
In a significant development following recent geopolitical events, Jewish Legal News (JLN) formally sued the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to disclose additional documents on an expedited basis. This request is related to the…
Staff Writer · December 3, 2023
The essence of the university is commitment to academic integrity. Recent events at universities around the country, however, show that when it comes to Israel, academia has a difficult time with dispassionate, honest debate and analysis.…
Staff Writer · October 18, 2023
Events in Israel often gives rise to passionate debates that echo beyond its borders. Central to this discourse are figures like Daniel Gordis, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Matti Friedman—Israelis who have gained significant recognition among…
Staff Writer · September 20, 2023
Lincoln, NE - A public records lawsuit filed by Jewish Legal News, Inc . ("JLN") against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ("UNL") has unveiled concerning details about the University’s methods for choosing presenters for its Sommerhauser…
Staff Writer · August 14, 2023
American Jewish organizations, including the Federation and ADL, are increasing their intervention into Israeli politics, despite the recent lawful activity of the democratically elected Knesset. The controversial judicial reform in Israel…
Staff Writer · July 25, 2023
California Assembly Bill 101 (AB101), the bill that aimed to make Ethnic Studies a graduation requirement for California high school students, has sparked controversy since its introduction. Much of the debate surrounding AB101 has focused…
Staff Writer · July 21, 2023
In a contentious turn of events, two major US Jewish groups have temporarily disassociated themselves from the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), following the publication of a video that attributes the recent rise in antisemitism to…
Staff Writer · July 1, 2023
The invitation to speak to Clint Smith from organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Temple Israel Omaha, and the Tri-Faith Initiative have generated surprise in light of the potential offense caused to Jews by Smith's work.…
Moishe Rabinowitz · June 5, 2023
Major Jewish leaders just tried to pull a “bait & switch” on the public and their own community. At the very same time they were playing “ gotcha antisemitism ” against Elon Musk, they hid the truth from you that the true fight against…
Moishe Rabinowitz · June 4, 2023
Jewish leaders have been working hard to combat the persistent threat that is antisemitism. Robert Kraft's Blue Square campaign is one such initiative. However, the campaign does not address the root causes of antisemitism and instead…
Moishe Rabinowitz · April 26, 2023
Being Jewish, I look forward to Passover every year. It's a time to celebrate our most cherished values and connect with family and community. However, this year, it's hard to connect because I've been feeling disheartened by the lack of…
Mark L. Javitch · April 10, 2023
Many actors portrayed Fiddler on the Roof's Tevye, but Topol's Tevye was Tevye. Every actor since tried to match him -- The way Topol performed the made-up words in the songs was charming. The way he spoke to himself and to God put you in…
Moishe · April 8, 2023
If you are paying attention to news recently, you may think that Prime Minister Netanyahu is singlehandedly destroying Democracy in Israel. You may think the current government is dismantling the judicial branch for their own selfish…
Sam Levine · April 5, 2023
Despite the news being mostly negative when it comes to censorship online, another trend towards free speech online has taken hold. Dozens of courts across the country, including at least 4 circuit courts, have determined that you DO have…
Mark L. Javitch · April 1, 2023
Why did the Jewish Federation of Omaha prioritize its bizarre political agenda and botch Black History Month so badly? Instead of celebrating the accomplishments of great African Americans in American history, during their Black History…
Mark L. Javitch · March 27, 2023
American Jews Boycott Israeli Officials Some Jewish Communities and Jewish Organizations have begun boycotting Israeli officials. In December 2022, Prime Minister Netanyahu formed a coalition with right wing members of the Knesset that has…
Moishe Rabinowitz · March 10, 2023
Anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) laws are legislation that aims to counter the BDS movement, which is a global campaign that seeks to pressure Israel to comply with international law and respect the rights of Palestinian…
Moishe Rabinowitz · February 27, 2020