Jewish activists to protest Schumer's book launch in NYC
Jewish activists plan to protest Senator Chuck Schumer in New York City on the day he releases his book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning." They accuse him of failing to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which aims to address antisemitism on campuses. Schumer, a prominent Jewish Democratic senator, previously promised to support the act, but efforts stalled due to disagreements with House Speaker Mike Johnson. The proposed legislation would require the Department of Education to adopt a specific definition of antisemitism. Activists are also critical of Schumer's response to the Trump administration's attempt to deport anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil. Schumer condemned Khalil's actions but emphasized the need for legal justification for deportation based on criminal charges.