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June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "To all those in NY, America, & around the world celebrating the end of Ramadan, I wish you all a healthy & joyful Eid It is my hope that in this past month of fasting and renewal, you, your families, and friends have been safe and found strength in God & each other Eid Mubarak!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "To the Muslim community in New York, America, and around the world: Ramadan Mubarak Together we'll work to overcome coronavirus, so that we can be happy and healthy once again And so we can celebrate the month of Ramadan together and in person next year and in the years to come" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "#RamadanMubarak to all who are celebrating in Brooklyn, Queens & throughout the world. Have a blessed and peaceful season. Stay healthy & prosperous, inshallah." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of the Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHNews for hosting a virtual Annual Gathering of Remembrance commemorating #YomHaShoah to teach the Holocaust I was proud to participate, and we will keep working to make sure we can gather in person next year" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will teach our kids and our grandkids and more about the Holocaust to make sure this terrible stain on humanity never fades from memory, to make sure this genocide is never repeated against the Jewish people or any other people. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "To the Orthodox Christian community celebrating this weekend in New York and around the world: Happy Easter. I hope that you and your loved ones can enjoy the traditional Easter message of renewal, which feels especially relevant now, and next Easter you are able to be together." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone and every family celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world today, Happy Easter!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is upon us. But we walk by faith not by sight. GOD is still on the throne. We will get through this moment together . #GoodFriday" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone in New York and around the world celebrating #Passover, Chag Sameach. Together, we will fight to overcome this plague, just like every one before it, so that we can have our next Seder all together with our family and friends." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Suozzi
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep. Tom Suozzi
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This International Holocaust Remembrance Day: It is crucial that we remember the Holocaust's millions of innocent Jewish victims and more whose memory calls down through the decades for justice. And that we continue to fight anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to my friend and role model Johnny Ray Youngblood on his consecration as a Bishop. He's a beacon of strength to me and thousands of his followers, who benefit from his advocacy and spiritual guidance." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so proud to stand with everyone at the Long Island March Against Anti-Semitism. #OneLongIsland" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "No hate. No fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here. @JCRCNY, @ADL_NYNJ, @AJCGlobal, @UJAFedNY, the New York Board of Rabbis, and people of all faiths: I'm so proud of everyone who organized and marched yesterday against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. #JewishAndProud" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so grateful to the people of all faiths who came to march in New York today to say: No Hate. No Fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to march with people of all faiths in New York today to say in a united voice: No Hate. No Fear. We will not stand for anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud that I will stand up with everyone at the No Hate, No Fear Solidarity March for the New York Jewish community on Sunday. America is in a national crisis. We must re-dedicate ourselves to fighting the rising tide of anti-Semitism, hatred, and bigotry." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "The unspeakable evil that descended upon this community did not arise out of nowhere It was the latest in an increasing series of anti-Semitic hate crimes in NY & across the country We must re-dedicate ourselves to fighting the rising tide of anti-Semitism, hatred, and bigotry" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Release The Emails. Let Your Aides Testify." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The persistent and growing spate of hate crimes in America is a national crisis. We need much stronger federal action to bring relief to at-risk religious organizations. Here is how we can help protect places of worship and prosecute hate crimes:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Standing With Religious Leaders, Community Members, And Elected Officials, Gillibrand Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism Following Horrific Attack Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I am honored to stand against hate and anti-Semitism with the community at @JCCRockland. America is in a national crisis. I'm calling for much stronger federal action to increase funds to protect places of worship and prosecute hate crimes." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I secured a record surge of funds to protect synagogues, churches, schools, mosques, other places of worship in the just-passed, bipartisan budget. But amid this national crisis of hate, I will fight to increase these federal funds for places of worship." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "We are in a crisis. The attacks on the NY area Jewish community, including the Hanukkah attack in Monsey, and the killings in the West Freeway Church of Christ in Texas are part of a cascade of violence and hate that demands a stronger federal response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Schumer: Persistent and growing spate of hate crimes in America is a national crisis; senator demands much stronger Fed action to bring relief to at-risk religious organizations across NY & nation; outlines plan to increase funds to protect places of worship & prosecute hate crimes Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "No American--and no New Yorker--should be subjected to the kind of terror and pain the people of Monsey and the New York Jewish community now bears. I am demanding a thorough federal investigation by the FBI of this specific attack and other anti-Semitic attacks in recent days." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The attack last night in Monsey was an act of pure evil. The cascade in anti-Semitic attacks is outrageous throughout metropolitan New York and America, and must not be tolerated. We need a thorough federal investigation of this specific attack and all of the recent attacks." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On Monsey Attack: "Horrific And Evil' Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 29, 2019 Schumer Briefed By FBI On Monsey Attack; Demands Thorough Fed Investigation Of This Specific Attack & Other Anti-Semitic Attacks In Recent Days Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "For the LORD loves justice, and will not abandon his faithful ones. Psalms 37:28" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I am beyond saddened to learn that two of the innocent victims of the shooting in Jersey City are from my hometown Brooklyn--Moshe Deutsch and Leah Minda Ferencz. May their memory be a blessing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Suozzi meets with UJA-federation of New York; promotes the "Never Again Education Act" and speaks out against anti-semitism and hate speech Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the FBI for preventing what could have been another tragedy at a synagogue in America. This is a stark reminder that we must redouble our efforts to combat white supremacy and anti-Semitic violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Welcoming Bishop Robert Barron Rep. Tom Suozzi
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in America and around the world!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This act of vandalism at a Holocaust memorial before Yom Kippur is the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts in our communities All acts of hatred & intolerance like this are repugnant, un-American Westchester will come together to face down this hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "To everyone observing Yom Kippur in America and around the world: Wishing an easy fast and a blessed and meaningful day." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I pray for a world where this extra security would not be necessary, I remain ever grateful to the brave officers of the NYPD. On Yom Kippur--this most holy of days--we're reminded of the need to vigilantly fight anti-Semitism from every quarter." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Shana Tova! Wishing a happy New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah in America and around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Velázquez on Rosh Hashanah Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Jews shouldn't fear for their safety wearing a kippah on the streets of Brooklyn. This vile bigotry has no place anywhere in the world, and certainly not in my borough." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Zeroing out refugees means no more Christians, Jews, or Muslims could flee persecution. @realDonaldTrump and Stephen Miller are doing unspeakable harm to the very core of our nation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "To my fellow American Jews, particularly those who support @realDonaldTrump: When he uses a trope that's been used against the Jewish people for centuries with dire consequences, he is encouraging--wittingly or unwittingly--anti-Semites throughout the country and world. Enough." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2019 Meng Issues Statement Regarding Attack on Hindu Priest in Queens Rep. Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 18, 2019 Letter to Diana Miller-Jones, Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, Detained Case Management, at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility - Velázquez Wants Answers from ICE on Kosher Meals: Says NY Detainee's Rights May Have Been Violated Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "Islamophobia on the rise. Stopped by Bangladeshi-American mosque & Pakistani-American community center yesterday to express solidarity. Proud to represent vibrant Muslim-American immigrant communities in Brooklyn. Hate. Will. Never. Win." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 15, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Attacks in New Zealand Rep. Adriano Espaillat
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Christchurch terrorist attack by a white supremacist against Muslims in their house of worship is sickening and inhuman. We pray for the victims. We stand with the survivors and the families impacted by this violence. We will do all we can to help the people of New Zealand." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 7, 2019 Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Bigotry Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Rep. Omar's use of an anti-Semitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible. This kind of intolerance has no place in Congress--or anywhere in American society. No one should invoke anti-Semitic tropes during policy disagreements." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2019 Congressman Nadler Statement on Comments Made by Rep. Ilhan Omar Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Democratic Leadership Statement on Anti-Semitic Comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "How can the Department of Homeland Security really be considering taking land from a Catholic church to build President @realDonaldTrump's wall? I'm continuing my call for @DHSgov to stop this suppression of their right to freely exercise their religion." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2019 Rep. Maloney Announces Historic Bipartisan Legislation on Holocaust Education Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 28, 2019 Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 27, 2019 Tweet - "74 years ago today, Auschwitz was liberated. We must remember. And we must teach our children about the Holocaust to make sure such evil is never revisited on the Jewish people or on any other people. #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Top Judiciary and Education and the Workforce Dems Demand Briefing on New DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Nadler & Lofgren Demand Answers After DOJ Announcement Reveals Trump Appears to Have Lied Before Joint Session of Congress About Immigration Claims Behind First Muslim Travel Ban Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "To all those in NY, America, & around the world celebrating the end of Ramadan, I wish you all a healthy & joyful Eid It is my hope that in this past month of fasting and renewal, you, your families, and friends have been safe and found strength in God & each other Eid Mubarak!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "To the Muslim community in New York, America, and around the world: Ramadan Mubarak Together we'll work to overcome coronavirus, so that we can be happy and healthy once again And so we can celebrate the month of Ramadan together and in person next year and in the years to come" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "#RamadanMubarak to all who are celebrating in Brooklyn, Queens & throughout the world. Have a blessed and peaceful season. Stay healthy & prosperous, inshallah." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of the Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHNews for hosting a virtual Annual Gathering of Remembrance commemorating #YomHaShoah to teach the Holocaust I was proud to participate, and we will keep working to make sure we can gather in person next year" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will teach our kids and our grandkids and more about the Holocaust to make sure this terrible stain on humanity never fades from memory, to make sure this genocide is never repeated against the Jewish people or any other people. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "To the Orthodox Christian community celebrating this weekend in New York and around the world: Happy Easter. I hope that you and your loved ones can enjoy the traditional Easter message of renewal, which feels especially relevant now, and next Easter you are able to be together." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone and every family celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world today, Happy Easter!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is upon us. But we walk by faith not by sight. GOD is still on the throne. We will get through this moment together . #GoodFriday" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone in New York and around the world celebrating #Passover, Chag Sameach. Together, we will fight to overcome this plague, just like every one before it, so that we can have our next Seder all together with our family and friends." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Suozzi
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep.Tom Suozzi
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This International Holocaust Remembrance Day: It is crucial that we remember the Holocaust's millions of innocent Jewish victims and more whose memory calls down through the decades for justice. And that we continue to fight anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to my friend and role model Johnny Ray Youngblood on his consecration as a Bishop. He's a beacon of strength to me and thousands of his followers, who benefit from his advocacy and spiritual guidance." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so proud to stand with everyone at the Long Island March Against Anti-Semitism. #OneLongIsland" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "No hate. No fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here. @JCRCNY, @ADL_NYNJ, @AJCGlobal, @UJAFedNY, the New York Board of Rabbis, and people of all faiths: I'm so proud of everyone who organized and marched yesterday against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. #JewishAndProud" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so grateful to the people of all faiths who came to march in New York today to say: No Hate. No Fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to march with people of all faiths in New York today to say in a united voice: No Hate. No Fear. We will not stand for anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud that I will stand up with everyone at the No Hate, No Fear Solidarity March for the New York Jewish community on Sunday. America is in a national crisis. We must re-dedicate ourselves to fighting the rising tide of anti-Semitism, hatred, and bigotry." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "The unspeakable evil that descended upon this community did not arise out of nowhere It was the latest in an increasing series of anti-Semitic hate crimes in NY & across the country We must re-dedicate ourselves to fighting the rising tide of anti-Semitism, hatred, and bigotry" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Release The Emails. Let Your Aides Testify." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The persistent and growing spate of hate crimes in America is a national crisis. We need much stronger federal action to bring relief to at-risk religious organizations. Here is how we can help protect places of worship and prosecute hate crimes:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Standing With Religious Leaders, Community Members, And Elected Officials, Gillibrand Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism Following Horrific Attack Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I am honored to stand against hate and anti-Semitism with the community at @JCCRockland. America is in a national crisis. I'm calling for much stronger federal action to increase funds to protect places of worship and prosecute hate crimes." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I secured a record surge of funds to protect synagogues, churches, schools, mosques, other places of worship in the just-passed, bipartisan budget. But amid this national crisis of hate, I will fight to increase these federal funds for places of worship." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "We are in a crisis. The attacks on the NY area Jewish community, including the Hanukkah attack in Monsey, and the killings in the West Freeway Church of Christ in Texas are part of a cascade of violence and hate that demands a stronger federal response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Schumer: Persistent and growing spate of hate crimes in America is a national crisis; senator demands much stronger Fed action to bring relief to at-risk religious organizations across NY & nation; outlines plan to increase funds to protect places of worship & prosecute hate crimes Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "No American--and no New Yorker--should be subjected to the kind of terror and pain the people of Monsey and the New York Jewish community now bears. I am demanding a thorough federal investigation by the FBI of this specific attack and other anti-Semitic attacks in recent days." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The attack last night in Monsey was an act of pure evil. The cascade in anti-Semitic attacks is outrageous throughout metropolitan New York and America, and must not be tolerated. We need a thorough federal investigation of this specific attack and all of the recent attacks." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On Monsey Attack: "Horrific And Evil' Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 29, 2019 Schumer Briefed By FBI On Monsey Attack; Demands Thorough Fed Investigation Of This Specific Attack & Other Anti-Semitic Attacks In Recent Days Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "For the LORD loves justice, and will not abandon his faithful ones. Psalms 37:28" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I am beyond saddened to learn that two of the innocent victims of the shooting in Jersey City are from my hometown Brooklyn--Moshe Deutsch and Leah Minda Ferencz. May their memory be a blessing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Suozzi meets with UJA-federation of New York; promotes the "Never Again Education Act" and speaks out against anti-semitism and hate speech Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the FBI for preventing what could have been another tragedy at a synagogue in America. This is a stark reminder that we must redouble our efforts to combat white supremacy and anti-Semitic violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Welcoming Bishop Robert Barron Rep.Tom Suozzi
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in America and around the world!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This act of vandalism at a Holocaust memorial before Yom Kippur is the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts in our communities All acts of hatred & intolerance like this are repugnant, un-American Westchester will come together to face down this hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "To everyone observing Yom Kippur in America and around the world: Wishing an easy fast and a blessed and meaningful day." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I pray for a world where this extra security would not be necessary, I remain ever grateful to the brave officers of the NYPD. On Yom Kippur--this most holy of days--we're reminded of the need to vigilantly fight anti-Semitism from every quarter." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Shana Tova! Wishing a happy New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah in America and around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Velázquez on Rosh Hashanah Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Jews shouldn't fear for their safety wearing a kippah on the streets of Brooklyn. This vile bigotry has no place anywhere in the world, and certainly not in my borough." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Zeroing out refugees means no more Christians, Jews, or Muslims could flee persecution. @realDonaldTrump and Stephen Miller are doing unspeakable harm to the very core of our nation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "To my fellow American Jews, particularly those who support @realDonaldTrump: When he uses a trope that's been used against the Jewish people for centuries with dire consequences, he is encouraging--wittingly or unwittingly--anti-Semites throughout the country and world. Enough." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2019 Meng Issues Statement Regarding Attack on Hindu Priest in Queens Rep.Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 18, 2019 Letter to Diana Miller-Jones, Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, Detained Case Management, at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility - Velázquez Wants Answers from ICE on Kosher Meals: Says NY Detainee's Rights May Have Been Violated Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "Islamophobia on the rise. Stopped by Bangladeshi-American mosque & Pakistani-American community center yesterday to express solidarity. Proud to represent vibrant Muslim-American immigrant communities in Brooklyn. Hate. Will. Never. Win." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 15, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Attacks in New Zealand Rep.Adriano Espaillat
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Christchurch terrorist attack by a white supremacist against Muslims in their house of worship is sickening and inhuman. We pray for the victims. We stand with the survivors and the families impacted by this violence. We will do all we can to help the people of New Zealand." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 7, 2019 Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Bigotry Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Rep. Omar's use of an anti-Semitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible. This kind of intolerance has no place in Congress--or anywhere in American society. No one should invoke anti-Semitic tropes during policy disagreements." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2019 Congressman Nadler Statement on Comments Made by Rep. Ilhan Omar Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Democratic Leadership Statement on Anti-Semitic Comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "How can the Department of Homeland Security really be considering taking land from a Catholic church to build President @realDonaldTrump's wall? I'm continuing my call for @DHSgov to stop this suppression of their right to freely exercise their religion." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2019 Rep. Maloney Announces Historic Bipartisan Legislation on Holocaust Education Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 28, 2019 Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 27, 2019 Tweet - "74 years ago today, Auschwitz was liberated. We must remember. And we must teach our children about the Holocaust to make sure such evil is never revisited on the Jewish people or on any other people. #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Top Judiciary and Education and the Workforce Dems Demand Briefing on New DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Nadler & Lofgren Demand Answers After DOJ Announcement Reveals Trump Appears to Have Lied Before Joint Session of Congress About Immigration Claims Behind First Muslim Travel Ban Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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