Press Releases
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ADL Welcomes House Vote on Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
ADL welcomed passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of a resolution on anti-Semitism that firmly condemned and rejected the dual loyalty myth and other anti-Semitic slurs.
ADL Welcomes Opening of World War II Vatican Archives
The opening of the Vatican’s archives is an extraordinarily important announcement and a welcome moment in the history of Catholic-Jewish relations.
White Supremacist Propaganda and Events Soared in 2018
White supremacists dramatically stepped up their propaganda efforts in the U.S. targeting neighborhoods and campuses in 2018.
ADL Welcomes UK Designating All of Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group
Until now, Britain had merely proscribed Hezbollah's "military wing," a policy that is still pursued by the European Union.
ADL Applauds Senate Passage of Anti-Lynching Bill; Urges Prompt House Approval
While lynching has disproportionately impacted African Americans over the course of history, many other marginalized groups have been victims of lynching due to religious bigotry and xenophobia.
ADL Urges Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Uphold Ruling Halting Termination of Temporary Protection Status for Vulnerable Groups
The brief submits that ample evidence of racial animus by the Administration exists -- highlighting the pernicious history of the “America First” slogan.
ADL Calls on House Leadership to Take Action After Rep. Omar's Anti-Semitic Tweets
ADL called on House leadership to take action in response to Rep. Omar’s statements suggesting that Jewish influence and money was the reason for strong bipartisan support for Israel.
ADL Welcomes Appointment of U.S. Anti-Semitism Czar
ADL welcomed today’s announcement that Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Elan Carr has been selected to serve as the next U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
ADL to Supreme Court: WWI Veterans Memorial Dominated by 40-Foot Cross is Exclusionary and Unconstitutional
A state-sponsored, 40-foot memorial cross, whether intentionally or not, sends a message of religious exclusion and secondary status to Jews and other minority faiths.
ADL Condemns Alleged Homophobic, Racist Assault on Actor Jussie Smollett; Calls for a Hate Crimes Investigation
"The reported attack on Jussie is a disturbing reminder of the terrible homophobia and racism that plagues our society," said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.