Citizen Action of New York responds to Governor Cuomo’s unconstitutional Executive Order

by | Jun 6, 2016 | Press Releases

Albany, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo’s executive order targeting BDS supporters, Karen Scharff, Citizen Action of New York executive director, said:

“After the state legislature declined to pass a similar measure, it’s unconscionable that Governor Cuomo would unilaterally order the creation of a blacklist.

“Boycotts are a peaceful protest tactic protected by the First Amendment as a way of exercising the right to free speech. This executive order harkens back to an era in American politics when people were systematically victimized for simply expressing their political beliefs.

“Regardless of whether New Yorkers support or oppose the BDS movement, New Yorkers should not tolerate this kind of unconstitutional suppression of free speech.”

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