New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a settlement with Batar US, a right-wing Jewish group that she accused of trying to intimidate pro-Palestinian activists. The group gained attention last year for claiming to compile names of campus protesters against the Gaza war and urging deportation. The agreement announced Tuesday requires Betar to cease threatening activists or face a $50,000 penalty. Betar's chairman denied that his group had done anything illegal, including intimidation. The group has indicated plans to wind down operations in New York.
