Time is of the essence. Your input — together with the input of others — matters on Capitol Hill. ADL’s legislative advocacy arm works with dozens of leaders in Washington. When we fail to demonstrate grassroots support in lawmakers’ districts, our voice is diminished.
Once again, it has become clear that Congress must act to help secure our religious institutions. On Jan 15, 2022, we watched as yet another synagogue was attacked, a scene we have witnessed too many times before. Every American deserves to be safe in their houses of worship and religious institutions.
Deborah Lipstadt’s confirmation as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism would send a powerful signal to governments around the world that the U.S. takes combating antisemitism seriously and calls on them to do the same. Join ADL in our fight against antisemitism around the world by advocating for her swift confirmation.
In response to the attack on the U.S. Capitol and in an effort to address the overall increase in domestic terrorism, while protecting civil liberties, ADL announces the PROTECT Plan. Domestic terrorism is a threat that impacts everyone. Call on policymakers to act now. Extremism must end now.
Urge your Senators to act now to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act so that that everyone in every community can freely exercise the right to vote.
Urge Congress to support immediate passage of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, which would require federal law enforcement agencies to regularly assess domestic terrorism threats and provide training and resources to assist state, local and tribal law enforcement.
Urge your Senators to ensure protections for Dreamers, undocumented residents brought into the U.S. as children who bear no responsibility for their own lack of status, and recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who lack pathways to permanent residency even though many have now been U.S. residents for decades.
Ask your Senators to provide comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people by supporting the Equality Act.
Urge your Senators to eliminate religious discrimination in immigration by passing the NO BAN Act.