The US has designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group, imposing sanctions due to its alleged involvement in acts of terrorism since July 2020. The US Treasury claims the group has physically harmed UK law enforcement and intimidated businesses, contributing to a broader crackdown on what the Trump administration labels far-left terror organizations.
In the UK, supporting Palestine Action became illegal in 2025 following a government ban under anti-terror legislation. The group is currently appealing this ban, which has been upheld by the Court of Appeal, and faces ongoing legal challenges after members were sentenced for violent actions against a defense firm.