A D.C. Court of Appeals ruling has struck down an anti-stalking order issued against a rabbi, with judges determining that his actions—specifically his opposition to anti-Israel protests—did not meet the legal threshold for such an injunction. The decision, led by Judge Roy McLeese, examines whether the rabbi’s conduct, which included public criticism of protest activity, constituted harassment or stalking under the law. Legal experts and free speech advocates are likely to scrutinize the ruling for its implications on how courts interpret protest-related disputes and the boundaries of protected speech. The case highlights ongoing tensions between free expression and efforts to curb perceived harassment in contentious public debates.
From the long opinion in Rokhvand v. Herzfeld, decided by D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Roy McLeese, joined by Judges… The post No Anti-Stalking Order Against Rabbi Based on His Actions Opposing Anti-Israel Protest appeared first on Reason.com.
