The co-founder of Palestine Action has won a legal challenge against the UK home secretary’s ban on the group under anti-terrorism laws. Palestine Action was proscribed last year, placing it alongside groups like Islamic State. This was the first ban on a direct action protest group and caused serious backlash, including civil disobedience that led to over 2,000 arrests. Since 5 July 2023, supporting or being a member of Palestine Action could lead to up to 14 years in prison. Huda Ammori, a co-founder, challenged the ban at the London High Court. Part of the trial was held in secret and ended in December. On Friday, three judges led by Dame Victoria Sharp, president of the king’s bench division, ruled the ban unlawful. This decision reverses the home secretary’s attempt to criminalize the group under anti-terror laws, allowing Palestine Action to resume operations without the threat of heavy penalties.