The U.K. group Lawyers for Israel cautioned that the pledge risks breaching the Equality Act of 2010, while the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law in Washington, D.C., said similar prohibitions exist under U.S. federal and state civil rights statutes.
Warner Bros. Discovery has publicly opposed a pledge circulating in the entertainment industry that calls for a boycott of Israeli film institutions, saying such actions conflict with the company’s anti-discrimination policies.
The studio follows Paramount in calling out efforts to bar work with Israeli artists over the Gaza war.
“Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for its employees, collaborators, and stakeholders,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. “Our policies prohibit discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or ancestry. We believe a boycott of Israeli film institutions violates our policies. While we respect the rights of individuals and groups to express their views and advocate for causes, we will continue to align our business practices with the requirements of our policies and the law.”