Adopt a broad definition of antisemitism use the International Holocaust mbrance alliance to enforce anrimination laws on College Campuses. And tied to some of the schism is perceived as the expression of genes that can be expresse as hatred, and drawn comparisons temporary is really policy to that of the nazis. This bill comes up as several lleges and universities have been dealing with proinian demonstrations that have forced some to cancel in class learning for student safety. 21 republicans joined 70 democrats voting against the legislation. The bill now is headed to the senate. Turbing trend of antisemitic trends in schools and campuses across the country. Antisemitic harassment on these University Campuses is not a completely new phenomenon. As early as 2005 the commission on human rights said antisemitism is a serious problem. A pew research that experience with antisemitism is more prevalent. A Brandeis Center found that antisemitism was pervasive on College Campuses with 54 on
Mr. Mcclintock h. R. 60 0 is to combat the disturbing trend of antisemitic trends in schools and campuses across the country. Antisemitic harassment on these University Campuses is not a completely new phenomenon. As early as 2005 the commission on human rights said antisemitism is a serious problem. A pew research that experience with antisemitism is more prevalent. A Brandeis Center found that antisemitism was pervasive on College Campuses with 54 on 55 campuses saying they experienced antisemitism during the 20132014 year. In 2021, Brandeis Center for law conducted a survey of jewish students finding that they felt unsafe while on campus. These fears are justified. The catalog of antisemitic harassment in americas institutions of Higher Learning is there for everybody to see. The incidents have increased following october 7, 2023 attacks perpetrated by hamas and allied groups. In late october, 2023, jewish students were forced to shoulder inside a library as propalestinian protestor
Well leave this program for live coverage of the u. S. House. Today members are considering legislation to combat antisemitism on College Campuses. Live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Holy and eternal god, on the occasion of the 235th anniversary of the appointment of the first chaplain to congress, i offer this prayer in thanksgiving to you and to our countrys forbearers who to under it both fit who found it both fit and necessary to open each legislative day since 1789 with prayer. Repeating the sentiments of George Washington in his first address shared with the house of representatives on that same day, we offer our fervent supplications to that almighty being who rules over the universe, who presides in the counsels of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect the. That his ben diction macons crate to the liberties and
Across the country. Skirmishes broke out between protesters and police at the university of Southern California in los angeles. At the university of texas in austin, the governor sent in State Troopers in riot gear to confront demonstrators who waved Palestinian Flags and chanted free palestine. These demonstrations have spread since the arrest last week of more than a hundred protesters at Columbia University in new york sparking debates about free speech and the right to protest. Our west coast correspondent emma vardy sent this update from the university of Southern California in los angeles. Protesters arrived here on campus around eight oclock this morning. They have stayed for much of the day. Earlier on tents put up by protesters, police asking them to take those down, that led to some scuffles and clashes between protesters and Campus Police here. One person was detained but we understand they were released pretty quickly. In the hours that followed the protest here in los ang
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