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One of the excluded examples is “claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.”
“I am very proud to sign this historic bill to keep our Jewish people secure,” Gov. Kristi Noem. “I hope more states will follow our leadership.”
Democratic Rep. Michael (“Mike”) Gottlieb said a former ruling on the matter “became somewhat of a paper tiger.”
Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, wrote that she looks forward to signing the bill, which passed the state legislature on Feb. 23.
“This essentially gutted the bill we wrote and leaves Jews without equal protection,” said Allon Friedman, president of the Jewish Affairs Committee of Indiana.
Councilwoman Victoria Seaman said “we will not tolerate bigotry in our city.”
The group, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America, also spoke to congressional representatives about security for faith-based nonprofits.
Esther Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia state legislature, told JNS that she is “overwhelmed with gratitude to my colleagues and leaders, who listened to the Jewish community” and took action.
“Hate in any form is wrong,” said state representative Mike Stevens. “My Christian values do not allow me to hate.”
Hoosier senators will now consider the legislation that addresses antisemitism in state public schools.
“By refusing to define and denounce antisemitism, Northwestern is tacitly endorsing the climate of fear and intimidation for Jews on campus,” said Avi Gordon, of Alums for Campus Fairness.
“It is difficult to trust the department to investigate violations of Title VI when your own public statements suggest that you have already come to your own conclusions,” the Republicans wrote.
