This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. House Resolution 3016, introduced in April 2023 by Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York, states that individuals and organisations would be prohibited from refusing to do business with “friendly countries” if the refusal is related to a boycott. Without mentioning Israel, Palestine or BDS, the measure is clearly aimed at t…