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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
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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