Palestine Action crowdfunder for UK supreme court challenge blocked due to US sanctions

A UK crowdfunding platform has halted a campaign to fund legal challenges against the ban on a pro-Palestine group, citing restrictions imposed by its US payment processor. The decision follows US sanctions targeting the organization, forcing CrowdJustice to refuse transactions linked to the fundraiser. The move highlights the indirect impact of financial restrictions on free speech and legal advocacy efforts in the UK. Supporters seeking to challenge the group’s proscription now face obstacles in securing online funding.

Exclusive: CrowdJustice platform says US firm Stripe, its payment processor, ‘cannot support accounts or transactions’ linked to groupAn online crowdfunder to raise money for the UK supreme court challenge to the ban on Palestine Action has been blocked as a result of US sanctions against the direct action group.CrowdJustice, a UK company, has declined to host a fundraiser for legal fees to fight proscription because the platform uses the US company Stripe as its payment processor. Continue reading...