The Brandeis Center

The mission of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all

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Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the one just concluded, and we invite you to reflect with us—the milestones highlighted in this video show both how far we have come and the urgency of the work still ahead.

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Brooklyn Co-op Divided Over Push to Boycott Israeli Products

“Jewish people should not have to choose between local and organic food and their safety and their voice,” Kenneth L. Marcus, the chief executive of the Brandeis Center, said in the statement. “Protective measures for this upcoming vote are not a procedural nicety. They are the minimum condition for a legitimate vote and a basic obligation to the safety and dignity of every Jewish member.”

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🚨 WATCH: Deena Margolies, litigation staff attorney at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, says the IHRA definition of antisemitism separates legitimate criticism of Israel from discriminatory conduct like double standards or blaming Jewish people collectively, which she describes as "contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism."

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🚨 WATCH: Deena Margolies, litigation staff attorney at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, says politics should have “no place” in hospitals, arguing that medical professionals should provide care as neutral providers regardless of personal views or patient characteristics.

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“When patients are at their most vulnerable, when they’re in an exam room or a hospital bed or an operating room, they need to trust that every member of their team is focused on their well-being,” said Deena Margolies.

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Deena Margolies, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS that antisemitism in healthcare is a bigger problem than a single union or doctor and is becoming “normalized.”

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"The Brandeis Center has a proven track record of forcing real change."

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The Brandeis Center, a legal watchdog group, is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Georgetown University for violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act after the Free Beacon reported on a contract requiring Georgetown to consult with a Qatari government group when planning events on “Islamophobia.”

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BREAKING: BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FOR VIOLATING FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT OVER SECRET QATAR-LINKED DEAL

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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is proud to join a coalition of 26 major organizations in the submission of a joint letter to Congressional leadership, including Speaker @MikeJohnson, House Minority Leader @RepJeffries, Senate Majority Leader @LeaderJohnThune, and Senate Minority Leader @SenSchumer, urging them to adopt the DETERRENT Act (H.R. 1048 and S.1296) during this 119th Congress.

The DETERRENT Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support (241–169) in March 2025 and is now under consideration in the Senate, strengthens Section 117 reporting requirements for foreign donations and contracts to institutions of higher education. The legislation is designed to close longstanding gaps in oversight and ensure that foreign influence in American academia is fully disclosed and subject to accountability.

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BREAKING NEWS! Brandeis Center Files Federal Anti-Semitism Complaint Against NEA.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/TFJ2bQOKQj

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On April 16, the Brandeis Center hosted its Brandeis Center Conference: Anti-Semitism, Civil Rights, and the Law at Harvard University, convening experts to examine the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and the evolving federal response.

Inside Higher Ed highlights key themes from the discussion, including enforcement challenges and policy implications.

Click here to read the article: https://t.co/NP9uYu8Pl8

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Please join us in honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Then and Now: Litigating Against Antisemitism

Speaker: David Dince, Esq., Director of Litigation & New York Senior Counsel, The Brandeis Center

April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm
The Brooklyn Bar Association
123 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

Register here: https://t.co/9c6nLpiss9

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In a new piece published by The New York Post, @Klmarcus, Chairman and CEO of the Brandeis Center, pushes back on the growing use of “Zionist” as a slur and makes the case for reclaiming it with pride—especially during Passover. He explains how anti-Zionism is often used as a cover for anti-Semitism and urges readers to stand firm in embracing Zionism as a core part of Jewish identity and history.

To read more, click here: https://t.co/nffxB2fJIt

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BREAKING NEWS: @brandeiscenter and @gibsondunn Win First Amendment Dismissal of All Claims Against Student Named in $10 Million Suit.

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Gibson Dunn teamed up to secure dismissal with prejudice of a slew of damages claims filed against a former Georgetown University student for speaking out against anti-Semitism on campus.

The ruling marks a significant win for the Brandeis Center and Gibson Dunn and their client after two years of litigation in state and federal courts. The student criticized Georgetown’s hiring of an administrator who posted virulent anti-Jewish content on social media. Following an investigation, the administrator was terminated. She then sued Georgetown for wrongful termination and later expanded her claims to punish the student and others who expressed their opinions about her conduct.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/ZdPbH206kn

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David M. Dince, Director of Litigation and New York Senior Counsel at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights, released the following statement following the New York City Council today passing the Schools and Houses of Worship Access and Safety Act, a bill to establish security perimeters at places of worship. This legislation was proposed in response to recent demonstrations outside a New York City synagogue in which protesters yelled violent phrases such as “Death to the IDF” and “Globalize the Intifada.”

“The Brandeis Center is grateful to the New York City Council and Speaker Julie Menin for passing this urgently needed legislation amid the ongoing anti-Semitism crisis confronting Jewish New Yorkers. Various individuals, groups and organizations have adopted a deliberate tactic of protesting at synagogues, impeding worshipers' ability to enter or exit and trampling on their First Amendment right to freedom of religion. This must be stopped. Across New York City, families and children are being prevented from safely accessing their houses of worship or religious schools. These are not isolated incidents, but rather a recurring pattern that directly targets the ability for New Yorkers to practice their religion freely.

“This legislation appropriately balances the First Amendment right to peaceful protest with worshipers' equally fundamental right to practice their religion free from intimidation and obstruction. It ensures that no New Yorker has to fear for their safety while going to pray. We encourage Mayor Mamdani to promptly sign this important piece of legislation and provide New Yorkers with the peace of mind knowing they are protected from harm while in places of worship.”

To read more about the Schools and Houses of Worship Access and Safety Act, click here: https://t.co/FDYZpwyFw1

To watch Dince's testimony before  the New York City Council Committee to Combat Hate the last month, click here: https://t.co/c5CvtgaB4w