Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism Announces 15-City National Awareness & Action Tour

WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism today announced the launch of a 15-city National Awareness & Action Tour to combat antisemitism. The nationwide initiative reflects President Donald Trump's unprecedented campaign to confront antisemitism across America. President Trump declared war on antisemitism in a way no other president has done. His actions include Executive Orders 13899 (Combating Anti-Semitism) and 14188 (Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism). As the agency that enforces the nation's civil rights laws, the Department of Justice is committed to carrying out that mission.

The goals of the tour include:

• Increasing reporting of antisemitic incidents by local officials;
• Strengthening collaboration between local law enforcement, federal agencies, and Jewish communities;
• Strengthening broad interfaith opposition to antisemitism among Jewish, Baptist Christian, Catholic, and Muslim communities; and
• Addressing antisemitism in K-12 schools and teacher unions to ensure students are protected from discrimination and harassment.

"President Trump has made clear that this Administration will not tolerate antisemitism, and the Department of Justice is committed to implementing that directive," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. "This national tour is an important step in ensuring communities across the country know the federal government stands ready to work with them to confront antisemitic threats, protect public safety, and uphold civil rights."

Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, who oversees key civil enforcement components and respect for religious liberty in litigation, emphasized the Department of Justice's commitment to protecting Americans from unlawful discrimination and antisemitic threats.

"Jewish Americans deserve to live, work, worship, and send their children to school without fear of harassment, intimidation, or violence," said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward. "Under President Trump's leadership, the Department of Justice is taking a far more serious and coordinated approach to combating antisemitism than Americans have seen in years. This Committee will help ensure the federal government remains focused, proactive, and relentless in protecting civil rights and confronting antisemitic discrimination wherever it appears."

Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, will lead the Tour. He will meet with individuals and local communities impacted by antisemitism and work to identify practical solutions to combat antisemitism at the local level.

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