He warns against allowing debate over events in Israel to cross over into hatred of Jewish people at large. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave…
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DHS Updates Language Access Plan
The department adds languages to the online filing portal, receiving community feedback. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its updated language access plan as well as a…
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8th Circuit Court Ruling Alters Voting Rights Act Interpretation
The majority ruled that private parties cannot sue under the act, only the federal government. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that only the U.S.…
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FDIC Chair Called Before Senate Banking Committee
FDIC employees had complained of workplace sexual harassment. This week a report broke regarding complaints from current and former employees at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) experiencing…
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Justice Department Reaches Discrimination Settlement with Apple
The agreement covers backpay for employees and penalties for hiring discrimination. The Department of Justice secured a legal agreement with tech company Apple this month that requires the…
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Education Secretary Meets with Jewish Organizations on College Antisemitism
Muslim students have also experienced threats. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona met with a dozen Jewish leaders from prominent organizations this week to discuss the significant increase in antisemitism…
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Representative Torres Speaks Against Antisemitism
Threats have been made against Jewish college students. U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, who represents the Bronx in New York City, has called on the Department of Education to…
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Education Department Allocates Funding for School Diversity Pilot Program
$14 million is being distributed to schools launching new school diversity demonstration programs. The Department of Education announced the distribution of $14 million to schools piloting the Fostering…
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Justice Department Investigates NJ Police Department
Complaints of inappropriate force used by Trenton officers spur the probe. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into the Trenton Police Department (TPD) and the…
Read MoreFederal Departments Release Religious Freedom Fact Sheet
The administration makes an effort to counter antisemitism. Seven Cabinet departments recently released fact sheets outlining religious rights violations within their areas of jurisdiction. The Departments of Agriculture,…
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