Tag: free speech

“U.S. College Settles Lawsuit Over Allegations of Antisemitism Amid Campus Protests”

September 20, 2026

In the wake of heightened global tensions following the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, the United States has witnessed a significant wave of campus protests…

Harvard Adopts Broader Definition of Antisemitism Amid Global Rise in Anti-Jewish Sentiment

September 6, 2026

In a significant development, Harvard University has expanded its definition of antisemitism by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) “working definition.” This decision comes as part of an agreement in response to two federal…

UK Pastor Dia Moodley Cleared of Charges After Police Drop Investigation on Free Speech Case

September 3, 2026

In recent years, Pastor Dia Moodley, a Christian pastor based in Bristol, has faced a series of legal and social challenges related to his public expression of faith. In early 2024, Pastor Moodley successfully contested…

“United States Monitoring Case of Pastor Charged for Preaching John 3:16 Near Abortion Clinic”

August 31, 2026

In a notable case that has drawn international attention, a UK pastor faces criminal charges for delivering a sermon near an abortion clinic. Pastor Clive Johnston, aged 77, conducted his sermon on July 2024 outside…

Haverford College’s antisemitism settlement sparks concerns over free speech restrictions

August 11, 2026

The recent settlement reached by Haverford College has sparked significant debate over the balance between protecting Jewish students from antisemitic speech and preserving the right to free expression. The college’s new policy, which aims to…

UK Tribunal Rules Anti-Zionism Is Legally Protected Belief in Employment Case

August 9, 2026

The Employment Appeal Tribunal in the United Kingdom has ruled that Professor David Miller was unlawfully dismissed from the University of Bristol due to his anti-Zionist views, affirming that such beliefs are legally protected under…

Anti-Zionism Recognized as a Protected Belief in Legal Ruling

August 8, 2026

The recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of University of Bristol versus Dr David Miller has marked a significant shift in the legal landscape regarding free speech on Israel and Zionism.…

UK Tribunal Confirms Anti-Zionism is Not Anti-Semitism, Protects It as Philosophical Belief Under Equality Act

August 7, 2026

The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has affirmed that anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism, recognizing it as a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. This landmark ruling upholds the decision of an earlier tribunal…

EAT Rules Anti-Zionism Protected Belief in David Miller Victory

August 5, 2026

A landmark ruling by the UK’s Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that anti-Zionist beliefs are protected under the Equality Act. The EAT overturned the University of Bristol’s appeal against an earlier Employment Tribunal decision,…

CMU Defends Fence Restrictions Amid Criticism From Anti-Zionism Groups

August 3, 2026

The ongoing debate surrounding The Fence at Carnegie Mellon University centers on its role as a space for free speech versus its impact on the campus community. This structure, established over a century ago, has…