Dear John,

For over 100 years, ADL’s timeless mission has been to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

Many of you likely heard that FBI Director Kash Patel made a statement late today regarding the FBI’s relationship with ADL.

ADL has not yet received any formal communication from the Administration, and we are working to learn more. Meanwhile, we have issued this public statement.

As we prepare to observe the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar, we have seen the statement from FBI Director Patel regarding the FBI's relationship with ADL.

ADL has deep respect for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and law enforcement officers at all levels across the country who work tirelessly every single day to protect all Americans regardless of their ancestry, religion, ethnicity, faith, political affiliation or any other point of difference.

In light of an unprecedented surge of antisemitism, we remain more committed than ever to our core purpose to protect the Jewish people.

Our ADL team is committed to keeping you updated in the days ahead.

In solidarity,

Jonathan Greenblatt

CEO and National Director

ADL