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>>anigbr+(OP)
"That’s where the efforts of J-Ventures’ hasbara WhatsApp group come in. The group, which also includes attorneys and individuals affiliated with the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), has tirelessly worked to fire employees and punish activists for expressing pro-Palestinian views."

Is that even legal under US law? Apparently it is in some states. Federal law does not, apparently, prohibit political discrimination. But some states do - California, New York, DC, Colorado, and North Dakota.[1]

This should be reported to the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force.[2] Anyone involved in such suppression activities may be considered an "unregistered foreign agent".[3] Anyone or any organization attempting to influence US policy on behalf of a foreign government is supposed to register. Here's the database.[4]

[1] https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/political-aff...

[2] https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/counterintelligence/foreign-...

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Agents_Registration_Ac...

[4] https://search.justice.gov/search?affiliate=justice_fara

>>Animat+Ik
There have been many arguments that AIPAC should register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act but my understanding is that in it's current form AIPAC doesn't qualify.

I see this as a reason to strengthen the Foreign Agents Registration Act.