PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS COMMITTED TO COMBATING THE RISE OF ANTI-SEMITISM

“The vile, hate-filled poison of anti-Semitism must be condemned and confronted everywhere and anywhere it appears.” – President Donald J. Trump

COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM: President Donald J. Trump is issuing an Executive Order to further the fight against the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States.

• President Trump’s order makes it clear that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to anti-Semitic discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
• When enforcing Title VI against covered anti-Semitic discrimination, agencies will consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism as well as the IHRA’s contemporary examples.
• The President is also directing Federal agencies to identify other ways the Government can use nondiscrimination authorities to address anti-Semitism.
• This action further demonstrates the unwavering commitment of President Trump and his Administration to combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

• In the past few years, there has been a disturbing trend of rising anti-Semitism in the United States.
• Anti-Semitic incidents have increased in America since 2013, particularly in schools and on college campuses.
• These incidents include horrific acts of violence against Jewish Americans and synagogues in the United States.
• Earlier this year, 18 Democrat Members of Congress cosponsored legislation in support of the anti-Semitic “Boycott, Divest, Sanctions” (BDS) movement.
  • In their resolution, these Congressmen and Congresswomen shockingly compared support for Israel to support for Nazi Germany.

• During this year’s State of the Union Address, President Trump promised to “never ignore the vile poison of anti-Semitism, or those who spread its venomous creed.”
• Since January 2017, the Civil Rights division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained 11 convictions in cases involving attacks or threats against places of worship.
  • The Division has also obtained nine convictions in cases involving hate crimes against individuals because of their religious beliefs.
• DOJ has launched a new, comprehensive website providing a centralized portal for law enforcement, media, advocacy groups and others to access hate crime resources.
• DOJ’s Community Relations Service has facilitated 17 forums since September 2018 focused on protecting places of worship and preventing hate crimes.
• The President signed the JUST Act, strengthening Holocaust restitution efforts.
• The Trump Administration removed the last known Nazi criminal from the United States.

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