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The Shin Bet Law Amendment: All the Lives of the Citizens will be Exposed to the Government
On December 11, 2023, the comprehensive amendment to the Shin Bet Law was published. This amendment marks the first modification to the...
Dec 12, 20233 min read


The Police's Illegal Demand Requiring Permits to Protest
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitioned (Hebrew) the Supreme Court on December 8, 2023, on behalf of Moria Shlomot, a...
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Allow a Demonstration in Tel Aviv Calling for a Ceasefire and the Return of the Abductees
On November 15, 2023, we petitioned (Hebrew) the Supreme Court on behalf of officials in the Hadash party in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, demanding...
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Ensuring the Right to Protest During Wartime
During this challenging period, many citizens are seeking to voice their concerns and protest. Some are demanding to hold protests...
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Opening of an Investigation Following Publications on Social Networks
Due to the great importance of freedom of expression, in 2019, a directive was issued by the State Prosecutor, stating that the police...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Passenger Delays at Train Stations Due to Attire or Carrying Political Content
On January 11, 2023, the Association for Civil Rights filed a petition (Hebrew) to the Supreme Court, demanding that the Ministry of...
Sep 3, 20232 min read


The Attack on Democracy: Monitoring Initiatives that Damage Human Rights and Democracy
The 25th Knesset and 37th Government: Monitoring Initiatives that Damage Human Rights and Democracy August 2023 Find the full paper here:...
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Police Harassment of Demonstrators Waving the Palestinian Flag
First Petition On February 23, 2022, ACRI petitioned the High Court of Justice against the Police Commissioner, Jerusalem District...
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Use of Means to Disperse Demonstrations: Guiding Principles and Recommendations.
In protests and demonstrations against police brutality in recent months, the Israel Police has occasionally utilized means to disperse...
Jul 10, 20231 min read


The Shin Bet's Involvement in the Protest Against the Coup D'état
On June 28, 2023, we addressed (Hebrew)the head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, following reports of the Shin Bet's involvement in monitoring...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


A Tsunami of Anti-Democratic and Racist Bills
On May 28, 2023, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation was flooded by a tsunami of racist, anti-democratic bills brought for...
May 28, 20233 min read
Permit Civil Servants to Demonstrate Against Violation of Democratic Values
ACRI submitted a request to join an appeal submitted by the Israel Democracy Guard on behalf of Shaul Cohen, an attorney employed by the...
May 24, 20231 min read
Minister of National Security's Directive to Remove Palestinian Flags is Illegal
Following Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir’s sweeping directive to the Israel Police Commissioner this week, regarding...
May 24, 20232 min read


Ben Gurion University Violates Student’s Freedom of Expression
In May of 2022, a rally was held at Ben-Gurion University to mark Nakba Day on behalf of the Hadash party’s student chapter. Opposite the...
Jan 8, 20233 min read


We Succeeded! Police Will Reveal Concealed Sections of Crowd Control Procedures
Photo: Oren Ziv, Activestills Today (October 2, 2022) the Jerusalem District Court accepted a petition submitted by ACRI and The Movement...
Oct 22, 20222 min read


Retracted Information in Police Procedures Regarding Crowd Control Measures
The Freedom of Information Act requires the police to publish all the procedures according to which it operates, but for years it has...
Oct 2, 20223 min read


Rehovot Municipality's Refusal to Approve a Protest Event in Public Space
Protesters outside the blocked garden, September 17, 2022. Photo: Michelle Weston Laor Activists who appealed to the Rehovot Municipality...
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Restrict and Regulate Police Documentation at Demonstrations
Over the past two years, there has been no police directive or protocol to regulate police use of documentation at demonstrations...
Jul 23, 20222 min read


Stop Police Use of Chokeholds During Arrests
A chokehold is a method used to restrain and gain control of suspects and detainees, through which pressure is placed on a person's neck...
Jul 16, 20223 min read


The Palestinian Flag; Frequently Asked Questions, and Answers.
Below are answers to the questions we get asked the most about the Palestinian flag. Last February, ACRI petitioned the Police...
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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