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Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism, triggering debates about free speech and bringing complicated world politics into statehouses. The definition lays out standards for determining in which instances criticism of Israel amounts to antisemitism. But some, including an author of the definition, say they don't think it should be adopted into law. Measures have cleared at least one legislative chamber this year in Georgia, Indiana and South Dakota and have been introduced in at least five other states. Advocates say the definition is needed beca...

A federal judge ruled Wednesday against chapters of pro-Palestinian college student groups in Florida, backing the DeSantis administration and leaving the door open to possible action against the groups — although that appears unlikely.U.S. District Judge Mark Walker denied a request for a preliminary injunction by chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida that would have protected the groups.

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Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida filed lawsuits alleging that efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state university leaders to disband the groups violated their First Amendment rights.

A judge on Wednesday refused to take action against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over an order to remove Students for Justice in Palestine from campuses.