Justice Department Announces Formation of Advisory Committee on Anti-Semitism

What happened

According to U.S. Department of Justice’s source item, Justice Department Announces Formation of Advisory Committee on Anti-Semitism, WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced continued efforts to combat antisemitism nationwide through the forthcoming launch of the Anti-Semitism Advisory Committee (ASAC), a new advisory body that will provide recommendations to the Attorney General and the Department of Justice on strategies to address the rising tide of antisemitism across the United States.  The initiative builds on President Donald Trump’s historic and unwavering efforts to combat antisemitism, including his directive that the federal government use every available legal tool to protect Jewish Americans and confront antisemitic discrimination and violence.

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