Israel Criticism Isn't Antisemitism, Judge Tells DOJ Lawyers

By Julie Manganis · July 17, 2025, 3:58 PM EDT

A Massachusetts federal judge overseeing a free speech trial over deportation actions targeting pro-Palestinian students and faculty said Thursday that "criticism of the state of Israel is not antisemitism," and that even...

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Case Information

Case Title

American Association of University Professors et al v. Rubio et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-10685

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

March 25, 2025


Case Title

In Re: Am. Assoc. of Univ. Professors, et al

Case Number

25-1658

Court

Appellate - 1st Circuit

Nature of Suit

original proceeding 

Date Filed

July 10, 2025