Plaintiffs assert that the ordinance, which prevents public funds from being invested in companies linked to weapons manufacturing, fossil fuels, private prisons and human rights violations, is unconstitutional.
The Gevura Fund and the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC), along with the law firm of Libby Hoopes Brooks & Mulvey. P.C., have filed a lawsuit in the District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging a City of Medford ordinance that unlawfully mandates divestment of public funds based on political and ideological criteria, read … Read more
Plaintiffs assert that the ordinance, which prevents public funds from being invested in companies linked to weapons manufacturing, fossil fuels, private prisons and human rights violations, is unconstitutional.
Maureen Tkacik, a top editor for The American Prospect, an influential progressive magazine in Washington, has made no secret of her self-avowed hatred of Israel, particularly in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and the ensuing war in Gaza.
The lawsuit challenges Medford’s “Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance.”
“Municipal governments do not have the authority to use taxpayer funds for ideological boycotts, against Jews or anyone else.”
Plaintiffs argue the city’s policy unlawfully mandates divestment based on ideology.
A federal lawsuit filed in Massachusetts seeks to block enforcement of a Medford ordinance that directs the city to divest public funds from companies linked to alleged “human rights violations,” arguing that the measure effectively imposes a boycott of Israel.
Plaintiffs say the city’s policy unlawfully mandates divestment based on ideology. Two Jewish advocacy organizations have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Medford’s recent values-based investment ordinance, arguing the policy illegally forces the city to divest public funds for political and ideological reasons.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Medford, Mass.) February 6, 2026 — The Gevura Fund and the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) along with the law firm of Libby Hoopes Brooks & Mulvey. P.C. have filed a lawsuit challenging a City of Medford ordinance that unlawfully mandates divestment of public funds based on political and ideological criteria. The lawsuit … Read more