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This bill seeks to establish a standardized definition of antisemitism for use in federal civil rights enforcement, specifically adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition from May 26, 2016. The legislation requires federal departments and agencies to incorporate this definition into anti-discrimination training materials and jury instructions, and mandates that agencies consider potential antisemitic motivation when investigating civil rights violations involving Jewish individuals. The bill findings highlight the persistent problem of antisemitism in the United States, noting that Jewish people are the most likely religious group to be targeted by hate incidents. The legislation aims to provide a uniform approach to identifying and addressing antisemitism while explicitly preserving First Amendment rights and not expanding existing enforcement authorities. Key provisions include requiring antisemitism training across federal agencies, instructing courts to define antisemitism in relevant jury instructions, and ensuring that civil rights investigations take into account potential antisemitic motivations. The bill also provides a comprehensive definition of antisemitism that includes specific examples and applies to a range of existing civil rights laws, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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