A federal task force dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism shared plans on Tuesday for a 15-city national awareness and action tour.
Leo Terrell, chair of the Justice Department’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, plans to visit communities across the country, meet with people affected by anti-Semitism, and work on local solutions. The tour aims to tackle rising concerns head-on by encouraging more reports of bias; strengthening collaboration among police, federal authorities, and Jewish communities; building interfaith alliances; and protecting students in elementary and secondary schools.
The department did not say which cities the task force would visit.
“President Trump has made clear that this Administration will not tolerate anti-Semitism, and the Department of Justice is committed to implementing that directive,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. “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 anti-Semitic threats, protect public safety, and uphold civil rights.”…