Attorney General Todd Rokita offers legal and law enforcement training to combat rising antisemitism in Indiana

Attorney General Todd Rokita offers legal and law enforcement training to combat rising antisemitism in Indiana

Attorney General Todd Rokita hosted a training to combat antisemitism on Sept. 20 designed to educate attorneys, law enforcement officers and others on how to stop harassment, intimidation, threats and other forms of illegal and improper conduct rooted in antisemitism. After overwhelming success, the training will now be offered on-demand for one year.

"Our office is passionately committed to ending antisemitism and after the recent attacks by Iran where at least 180 missiles were fired at Israel, we stand with our closest ally and the Jewish people now more than ever," Attorney General Rokita said. "This training is just one more step we can take to end antisemitism."

Attorney General Rokita has always been a strong advocate for the Jewish community. Throughout his years as a public servant - as Secretary of State, a member of Congress and now as Attorney General - he has stood in solidarity with Israel and will continue fighting to preserve religious freedom in the Hoosier state. 

After the horrific events on Oct. 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents increased across the US, including in Indiana - especially on college campuses - and they remain at troubling levels as colleges resume classes for the fall semester. Therefore, Attorney General Rokita took two additional, important actions.

On Sept. 10, the Attorney General's Office issued an official advisory opinion explaining how the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Indiana Civil Rights Act provide 1) statutory protections protecting students and employees in educational settings and 2) the authority and obligations of schools and universities to combat antisemitism in educational settings.

On Sept. 20, Attorney General Rokita organized a training seminar to combat antisemitism for attorneys and law enforcement officials to stop these terrible trends in Indiana. Due to its overwhelming success, the Attorney General's Office is now offering this training virtually, on-demand for one year. Attorneys and law enforcement can receive up to 3 CLE and LE credit hours.

The Attorney General's Office extends its thanks to everyone who attended and to the distinguished speakers: James Barta, Indiana Solicitor General; Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University; and Dr. Allon Friedman, President of the Jewish American Affairs Committee of Indiana.

Access the training module and presentation materials here.

A headshot of Attorney General Rokita is available online. 

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