Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement Of Anti-israel Boycott Law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Texas law that requires contractors to certify that they don't boycott Israel. In a 56-page opinion filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin said boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the law fails to serve a compelling state interest. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed the federal suit in December against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others.Read more on NewsOK.com

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