California Assemblyman Travis Allen Introduces Anti-BDS Bill and the California Israel Commerce Protection Act
On Monday California Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) introduced a bill (AB-1552) that, if adopted, would prohibit state-run government entities from doing business with companies that engage in boycotts with a “person or entity…based on the race, color, religion, gender, or nationality.” The BDS movement, said Allen, “use(s) false, demonizing, and delegitimizing propaganda against the State of Israel.”
“[It] has become a pretext for the expression of anti-Jewish bigotry,” he said. “I look forward to ensuring California continues to stand with Israel as a vital ally and economic partner.” Allen posted an image on Facebook of the Israeli flag next to California’s flag.