Criminalizing Critics of Israel: Congress Considers Sweeping Bills to Fine & Jail Backers of BDS
by mail@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) from Democracy Now! on (#2X2TS)
U.S. lawmakers are seeking to criminally outlaw support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign against Israel. If a proposed bipartisan law is passed, backers of BDS could face up to 20 years in prison and a million-dollar fine. We speak to Rabbi Joseph Berman of Jewish Voice for Peace and Ryan Grim of The Intercept. His latest article is titled "U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Criminally Outlaw Support for Boycott Campaign Against Israel."