Indiana Governor Vetoing Antisemitism Bill
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill that would have defined antisemitism in the state education code, citing changes made to the bill that could penalize criticism of Israel. The bill faced disagreements between lawmakers but was eventually passed with bipartisan support after revisions were made. The bill includes the IHRA definition of antisemitism but omits specific examples related to Israel, prompting concerns about academic freedom and activism in support of Palestinians.
Key Points
- Disagreements between lawmakers led to revisions in the bill
- The bill includes the IHRA definition of antisemitism
- Indiana Governor vetoed the bill due to concerns about ambiguous language and exclusion of examples
Pros
- Efforts to define and address antisemitism in state education code
Cons
- Concerns about penalizing criticism of Israel
- Omission of specific examples related to Israel in the bill