THE WEEK'S BIG 3

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The 53-47 vote in the Senate paved the way for the historic confirmation.

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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: READ MORE

					+ READ: ADL Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

					+ 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

					+ 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: FULL STORY

					+ READ: Unmasking “Clandestine,” the Figure Behind the Viral “Ukrainian Biolab” Conspiracy Theory

					+ ADL Resource: Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Abound Around Russian Assault on Ukraine

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					KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS

						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…

						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!

						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

						Racist flyers circulating in Houston neighborhoods, city leaders respond (FOX Houston -- Dena Marks interviewed)

						'Hate and violence:' Noose found at Fremont high school (FOX Bay Area -- Seth Brysk interviewed)

						‘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

						House Judiciary Committee advances domestic terrorism bill amid partisan spat (Jewish Insider)

						ADL Warns Against ‘Incendiary’ Anti-Israel Stances of Some Left-Wing Candidates in 2022 US Elections (Algemeiner)

						Security guard at Columbus Jewish school arrested for making online anti-Semitic threats (JNS.org)

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