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First Amendment fights, campus speech, and the limits of protest.
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Free speech questions sit at the heart of many Jewish legal stories — where does protected protest end and harassment or discrimination begin? This section covers First Amendment litigation, campus speech codes, synagogue protest cases, and the ongoing debate over how the law should treat anti-Israel activism that crosses into antisemitism.
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.
Staff Writer · June 30, 2026
While claiming to conduct a "survey" of Bay Area Jewish community members, JCRC censored comments from Jewish mothers who expressed that they feel JCRC does not represent them. JCRC created the firestorm over email and Instagram by…
Mark L. Javitch · February 4, 2025
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
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