Why MAGA Republicans helped kill a bill that sought to punish critics of Israel

Why MAGA Republicans helped kill a bill that sought to punish critics of Israel

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and some of her GOP colleagues helped stave off a vote on a bipartisan bill that stood to punish boycotts of Israel.

Rare Right-Wing Revolt Sinks Bill Punishing Boycotts of Israel With Prison

A sweeping pro-Israel bill backed by Republican leadership and AIPAC collapsed this week after a rare revolt by right-wing lawmakers who argued it posed a direct threat to Americans’ First Amendment rights. The bill, H.R. 867 — known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act — would have imposed up to $1 million in fines and prison terms of up to 20 years on Americans who support international boycotts of Israel, even those led by the United Nations. The bill…

Bill to criminalize boycotts of Israel shelved after MAGA revolt – National & International News – MON 5May2025

Bill to criminalize boycotts of Israel shelved after MAGA revolt. Trump foreign film tariff talk stuns Hollywood. Israel announces plan to seize all of Gaza.     Bill to criminalize boycotts of Israel shelved after MAGA revolt Today, the House was supposed to vote on H.R. 867, the “International Governmental Organizations Anti-Boycott Act”. The act would have expanded the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 by penalizing and criminalizing American citizens…

Why a ‘Boycott Israel’ Campaign Cannot Work in Pakistan - Dissent Today

In Pakistan, calls for boycotts of international brands perceived to have ties to Israel, while seemingly intended as peaceful protest against the violence in Gaza, may lead to unintended consequences. While the sentiment behind such actions may be rooted in genuine concern for the Palestinian people, given the rise in extremist and mob violence in Pakistan, these campaigns are highly susceptible to exploitation by religious fanatics. Organizati…