Abby Martin: The State Of Georgia Blocked Me From Speaking Because I Refused To Sign A Loyalty Pledge To Israel

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Abby Martin Sues Georgia Over Israel Loyalty Oath Law [Full Press Conference & Interviews]

Empire Files on Feb 10, 2020

On Feb. 10, Abby Martin filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Georgia law requiring all independent contractors to sign a pro-Israel pledge, promising to not participate or advocate the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israeli crimes.

Abby is working with two renowned civil rights organizations, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF).

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The state of Georgia blocked me from speaking because I refused to sign a loyalty pledge to Israel. I’m excited to announce my lawsuit with @CAIRNational & @ThePCJF to challenge this blatant violation of my constitutional rights. https://t.co/4F3SaJcbSK

— Abby Martin (@AbbyMartin) February 10, 2020

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Chris Hedges: The Censorship and Blocking of “The Lobby – USA” Documentary, Part 2

Chris Hedges: The Censorship and Blocking of “The Lobby – USA” Documentary, Part 1

Chris Hedges: Israel Can No Longer Hide The Brutality Of Their Apartheid System + Phyllis Bennis: Senators Sneak Amendment to Make Israel Boycott Illegal

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Chris Hedges: Boycott Israel’s “Apartheid” State

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