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The genocide lawsuit against Joe Biden
Nov 21, 2023
A lawsuit accuses Joe Biden and other top officials of complicity in genocide in Gaza. The podcast explores the criteria for genocide, US officials' involvement, concrete steps to stop the alleged genocide, and the impact on defendants. It also discusses the impact of the Israeli assault on Gaza and shares a story of resilience.
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- Palestinian American plaintiff seeks accountability from the US government for funding the Israeli government's alleged genocide in Gaza through legal action.
- Lawsuit against President Biden and others highlights the Israeli government's acts of genocide in Gaza and seeks to halt military assistance.
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Lawsuit accuses US President of complicity in Israeli government's actions
Leila Al-Hadat, a Palestinian American, is a plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing US President Joe Biden and other administration officials of complicity in the Israeli government's alleged unfolding genocide in Gaza. She emphasizes the role of her tax dollars in funding the weapons used in attacks that have killed numerous members of her family and innocent Palestinians. Al-Hadat believes that taking legal action is necessary to bring attention to the ongoing atrocities and put pressure on the US government to stop supporting Israel. The lawsuit seeks to prevent additional military assistance and hold the defendants accountable for their alleged knowledge of the unfolding genocide.
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