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Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey in Dickinson, Texas, faced a perplexing stipulation when applying for aid from the US federal government. More than 20,000 residents were told they must agree to support Israel in order to receive assistance. The “Verification not to Boycott Israel” clause required applicants to declare that they do not boycott Israel and will not do so during the agreement’s term.
This requirement has sparked outrage as it seems to have no connection to the hurricane relief effort. It is seen as a blatant attempt by the government to impose its agenda on the people. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has condemned this action, stating that it violates the First Amendment by effectively stifling political expression.
Furthermore, Texas has passed a law (House Bill 89) requiring contractors to affirm that they will not boycott Israel. Governor Greg Abbott justified this move by stating that anti-Israel policies are considered anti-Texas actions. The issue at hand raises important questions about free speech and the right to boycott as protected by the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court has previously ruled that boycotts are indeed protected under the Constitution, citing the case of NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co. in 1982. However, the current situation raises concerns about the influence of foreign entities on American politics and decision-making.
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