US Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward with the Antisemitism Awareness Act, legislation aimed at combating anti-Semitism. The bill, which was reintroduced in 2021 by Senators Tim Scott and Bob Casey, requires the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism when reviewing discrimination complaints. However, it is facing opposition over concerns that it could limit free speech, especially criticism of Israel. Opponents include the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Palestine Legal, while supporters argue it will help tackle rising anti-Semitism.
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