1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The IGO Anti-Boycott Act seeks to amend the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to extend its provisions to international governmental organizations. This would prohibit U.S. companies from participating in boycotts organized by international bodies against countries friendly to the U.S. The legislation aims to counter the boycott movement against Israel and protect American businesses from being compelled to uphold discriminatory policies. However, such an expansion raises concerns over free speech and the right to engage in political boycotts as a form of protest. Applying anti-boycott rules to international organizations could infringe on civil liberties and limit legitimate means of dissent and advocacy on issues like human rights violations or illegal occupation. Blocking this bill would preserve the ability of businesses, organizations and individuals to freely express their political views through boycotts without fear of legal repercussions. It would uphold constitutional protections and prevent the chilling of free speech on matters of public concern. For these reasons, rejecting the IGO Anti-Boycott Act is a principled stance in defense of civil liberties and democratic values.