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Wisconsin Enacts Bipartisan Bill Defining Antisemitism in Law

3/28/2026

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On March 27, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill defining antisemitism in state law.
The bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition to guide discrimination investigations and enhance hate-crime penalties.
Supporters, including Rep. Lisa Subeck, argue the measure is needed to combat rising antisemitism.
Critics, including the ACLU, warn it could infringe free speech by labeling political criticism of Israel antisemitic.

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On March 27, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill defining antisemitism in state law.
The bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition to guide discrimination investigations and enhance hate-crime penalties.
Supporters, including Rep. Lisa Subeck, argue the measure is needed to combat rising antisemitism.
Critics, including the ACLU, warn it could infringe free speech by labeling political criticism of Israel antisemitic.