Summary
A report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows that only nine U.S. states are meeting its standards for fighting antisemitism. These states have adopted laws and policies the ADL recommends to address increasing antisemitism. The report also highlights states' progress on this issue, noting that hate crimes, including those against Jewish people, are high in the country.
Key Facts
- Only nine states meet the ADL's standards for combating antisemitism.
- The states identified as "leading" are California, Tennessee, Virginia, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and New York.
- The report divides states into categories: "leading," "progressing," and "limited action."
- California and Virginia had the highest scores on ADL's "Jewish Policy Index."
- Montana and Wyoming scored the lowest on the index.
- The index shows states' efforts to combat antisemitism and includes data on the Jewish population.
- The FBI reported the second-highest total of hate crimes in the U.S. last year, with anti-Jewish crimes being significant.
- The ADL's index is a tool for policy understanding, not a safety ranking for Jews.
