Tag Archive: Chief Justice Esther Hayut
Victory for LGBTQ Families
In a huge landmark for LGBTQ rights, Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the ban on surrogacy for both same-sex couples and single fathers.
Protecting the Right to Protest
After a petition by NIF grantees, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled against a COVID-19 restriction which limited citizens from participating in demonstrations more than 1000 meters from their homes.
Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
After decades of advocacy by multiple of our grantees, on Monday Israel’s Supreme ordered the State to recognize Reform and Conservative conversions.
Victory Against Unlawful State Surveillance
After a petition from multiple NIF grantees, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled to restrict intrusive and ineffective COVID-19 contact tracing surveillance methods.
Countering the Deportations: In Court and In The Streets
Some good news came out of Israel recently when it comes to people seeking asylum.