In the past seven years, over thirty states have passed “anti-BDS laws.” These laws characterize boycotts of persons or companies based on their Israeli identity as a form of discrimination—and restrict state contracting or investment with companies that engage in such conduct. They have been challenged on Free Speech ground in several cases across the country. The Eight Circuit has recently heard arguments en banc on the issue, and its ruling will be the most significant judicial pronouncement on the issue. This panel will debate the issues involved and discuss what the en banc 8th Circuit might rule.

Speakers:
Professor Amanda Shanor, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Professor Eugene Volokh, UCLA Law School
Seth Waxman, WilmerHale, former U.S. Solicitor General

The event will be moderated by Professor Eugene Kontorovich, Director of CMEIL.

This event will be hosted over Zoom on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.
Zoom link: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqcOuhpzkpHtaqC_EaX1CAY64p-CnFi1JI

CMEIL is funded in part by a generous grant from the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation.