The antisemitism awareness act, passed by congress yesterday, makes it illegal to criticize Israel on college campuses. Clear violation of the constitution, free speech.
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@MikeDunnAuthor I don't see it mention Israel anywhere in the act or the definition
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@Zorbit
Israel is mentioned several times.
"For purposes of this Act, the term definition of antisemitism—
[...]
(2) includes the "[c]ontemporary examples of antisemitism" identified in the IHRA definition."
Source: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr6090/text
"Contemporary examples of antisemitism [...] include, but are not limited to:
[...]
Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel as a state, of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.
Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations.
Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.
Applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation.
Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g., claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis.
Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.
Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel."
Source: https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism (accessed 2024-05-02)
