Bill Defining Antisemitism in North Carolina Signed by Governor
“While we protect the right to free speech, this legislation helps to make our state a more welcoming, inclusive and safe place for everyone,” the governor said.
House Passes Bill To Expand Definition of Antisemitism Amid Growing Campus Protests
Action on the bill was just the latest reverberation in Congress from the protest movement that has swept university campuses.
Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Define Antisemitism
Florida is among several states seeking to define antisemitism, as there has been a surge in antisemitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.
Georgia Governor Signs Bill That Would Define Antisemitism in State Law
Opponents of the Georgia law warned it would be used to censor free speech rights with criticism of Israel equated to hatred of Jewish people.
There’s a Wave of New Bills To Define Antisemitism, Triggering Free Speech Debates
Supporters say it’s increasingly important to add a definition that lays out how to determine whether some criticism of Israel also amounts to hatred of Jewish people.