Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that aims to define antisemitism within state law. The bill, which saw Republicans largely in support due to Israel's conflict with Hamas, has caused division among Democrats, some of whom are concerned about the potential impact on free speech and the expression of support for Palestinians. This move by Georgia's State Assembly is part of a broader trend across the United States, with lawmakers in over half a dozen states considering similar bills to define antisemitism, sparking debates over free speech and the complexities of global politics in local legislatures.
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Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism, triggering debates about free speech and bringing complicated world politics into statehouses. https://t.co/l0B0Sx03MG
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The Georgia State Assembly showed this week that anti-semitism has no place in our state or anywhere in this country. I’m proud that antisemitism will be officially defined in Georgia state law and stand with our Jewish community members during this difficult time.
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill Thursday that would define antisemitism in state law, with Republicans uniting in support of Israel’s war on Hamas and some Democrats splitting over fears of suppressing support for Palestinians. https://t.co/rwMGAbwmJh
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