Congress tackles antisemitism in new bill [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress is trying to tackle antisemitism with a new bill that could have major impacts on the protests happening at colleges.

Supporters say the legislation will crack down on hate speech against Jewish people while opponents argue it goes too far.

The bill is called the Antisemitism Awareness Act, and it would dramatically redefine the federal definition of antisemitism which could have important consequences.  

As the Israel-Hamas war plays out overseas pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses are capturing the attention of Congress.

“It is long past time that Congress act to protect Jewish Americans from the scourge of antisemitism on campuses,” said Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.).

Congressman Russell Fry says that’s why he supports the Antisemitism Awareness Act.

It would change federal anti-discrimination law to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism which would make certain language and chants used at protests punishable by law.

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