Texas House approves antisemitism bill in response to pro-Palestinian protests
- On April 29, 2025, the Texas House passed a preliminary vote on a bill that establishes a definition of antisemitism for use in public school disciplinary policies.
- The legislation follows pro-Palestine protests at Texas universities in 2024, which some leaders labeled antisemitic, prompting government response.
- The bill, led by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, requires schools to consider antisemitism in disciplinary cases using the IHRA definition but does not create new violations.
- The bill passed the House 134-2 and Senate earlier, with Rep. Jon Rosenthal, the only Jewish member, pushing an amendment protecting First Amendment speech.
- Opponents warn the bill may chill free speech and disproportionately target the Jewish community, while supporters expect it to provide clearer protections against antisemitism.
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This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Senate Republicans added an amendment to bipartisan legislation addressing rising antisemitism on college campuses that could be seen as a concession to Christian conservatives who want to protect those who preach that the Jews killed Jesus. The final language of the Antisemitism Awareness Act was posted online on T…
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The Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would mandate schools to adopt a widely recognized but contentious definition of antisemitism for student disciplinary procedures. La entrada Texas House approves antisemitism bill in response to pro-Palestinian protests se publicó primero en ¡Que Onda Magazine!.
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