US EditionSenators debate legislation to broaden the definition of antisemitism in schools
- A bipartisan group of senators is debating two bills in 2025 to address rising antisemitism on college campuses in the United States.
- This legislation comes in response to findings that antisemitism had become embedded within university academics, campus interactions, and faculty recruitment, particularly following the Hamas attacks on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023.
- Senator Tim Scott emphasized the need to equip the Department of Education to investigate antisemitism, while Senator Rand Paul raised concerns about free speech impacts, and Senator Bernie Sanders stressed protecting criticism of the Israeli government.
- An amendment proposed by Sanders and approved 12-11 in the Senate HELP Committee clarifies that opposing the Netanyahu-led war effort, which has caused significant casualties, is not antisemitic, with support from all committee Democrats and Senator Paul.
- If the bills pass, they could strengthen protections against antisemitism on campuses while including amendments safeguarding First Amendment rights, though bipartisan criticism and debate over free speech remain active.
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Senate Committee Postpones Vote on Antisemitism Awareness Act
A vote on the Antisemitism Awareness Act—a bill that would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s controversial definition of antisemitism—was postponed Wednesday following a testy two-hour debate in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,
Antisemitism Awareness Act ‘in Jeopardy’ After Pushback From Democrats and Rand Paul
by Chris Menahan, Information Liberation: The future of the “Antisemitism Awareness Act” was thrown into jeopardy on Wednesday after Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey together with Rand Paul’s backing introduced a series of amendments to undermine the bill’s aim of outlawing criticism of Jews and Israel. From Jewish Insider, “Antisemitism Awareness Act’s future in question after […]
Senator Josh Hawley crucifies Arab Muslim activist who tries to argue that “Long Live the Intifada” and “From the River to the Sea,” has nothing to do with killing Jews
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned witnesses about antisemitism on college campuses, including Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute, about anti-Israel protesters and rhetoric.
Senate committee approves amendment to Antisemitism Awareness Act stating criticism of Israeli government isn't antisemitic
An amendment saying that criticism of the Israeli government is not antisemitic was added to the Antisemitism Awareness Act today in a Senate committee hearing. The amendment was proposed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Jewish progressive leader, and approved in a 12-11 vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The committee adjourned before voting on the bill itself and another piece of legislation, the Protecting …
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