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April 7, 2022
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THE WEEK'S BIG 3
The Senate confirmed Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, making her the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. A New York man who spent nearly 40 years trying to clear his name after a jury tainted by antisemitism wrongfully convicted him of arson has finally been vindicated. ADL “unmasked” the person behind the Ukrainian biolabs conspiracy theory that has been pushed by right-wing media and the Kremlin.
Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country.
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Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court
“Overcoming a concerted effort by conservative Republicans to derail her nomination, Judge Jackson was confirmed on a 53-47 vote, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats in backing her.” The New York Times:
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READ: ADL Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
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ADL tweet: Absolutely shameful conduct from @SenTomCotton. To use a Nazi analogy as some sort of twisted way to attack Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is reprehensible. We've said it a thousand times and we'll say it again: stop trivializing the Holocaust for political gain.
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1983 Arson Conviction Vacated Due to Antisemitism at Trial
“Lawyers for Barry Jacobson — who were helped in their efforts by the Anti-Defamation League and the Innocence Project — announced Tuesday that a court vacated his conviction earlier this year and the case was subsequently dismissed by prosecutors. Jacobson was found guilty in 1983 of setting a fire at his home in Richmond, a small town in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.” Associated Press:
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READ: ADL New England Statement on the Vacating of Jacobson’s Conviction
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Jonathan Greenblatt tweet: Proud of the collaboration that went into righting this historic #injustice. This case is a vivid reminder of the danger posed by #antisemitism and the need for prevention and education at every level.
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ADL Unmasks Person Behind ‘U.S. Bio Labs in Ukraine’ Conspiracy Theory
“The findings illustrate how the claim morphed into a perfect storm: the bogus post got traction on a prominent platform before its moderators stepped in, and then gained new life by hopping between sites and feeding off other conspiracy theories.” The Washington Post:
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READ: Unmasking “Clandestine,” the Figure Behind the Viral “Ukrainian Biolab” Conspiracy Theory
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ADL Resource: Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Abound Around Russian Assault on Ukraine
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KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS
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Passover is a celebration of our ancestors' resilience in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances. ADL's @TemaSmithADL joins @koshersoul to explain the importance of Seder tables incorporating new ingredients to reflect the diverse history of Jews…
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Another big win: The Senate passed the bipartisan Pray Safe Act by unanimous consent. This would provide religious institutions with critical data to help secure their facilities. Thank you @senrobportman & @senatorhassan for leading this effort. We urge the House to do the same!
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Sickened by the brutal images and stories about Russian atrocities against innocent Ukrainians in Bucha. Only one word comes to mind -- evil. The international community must ensure those responsible, including Putin, answer for these horrific war crimes…
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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Racist flyers circulating in Houston neighborhoods, city leaders respond (FOX Houston -- Dena Marks interviewed)
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'Hate and violence:' Noose found at Fremont high school (FOX Bay Area -- Seth Brysk interviewed)
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‘Shocked at the viciousness’: Six assailants beat Jewish man on New York City street (The Times of Israel)
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ADL IN THE NEWS
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House Judiciary Committee advances domestic terrorism bill amid partisan spat (Jewish Insider)
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ADL Warns Against ‘Incendiary’ Anti-Israel Stances of Some Left-Wing Candidates in 2022 US Elections (Algemeiner)
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Security guard at Columbus Jewish school arrested for making online anti-Semitic threats (JNS.org)
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