Antisemitism Definition: New Tools to Combat Hate
This act establishes a uniform definition of antisemitism, based on international standards, for use in civil rights cases. This aims to facilitate the identification and combatting of hate acts, ensuring a consistent approach across federal agencies and courts. Citizens can expect clearer guidelines in discrimination cases.
Key points
Establishes a uniform definition of antisemitism for all federal agencies and courts, based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition.
Mandates the inclusion of this definition in anti-discrimination training for federal employees.
Requires federal courts to include this definition in jury instructions for cases involving antisemitism.
Ensures federal agencies consider antisemitic motivation when investigating civil rights violations, without expanding their authority or infringing upon constitutional rights.
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