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ADL Launches Jewish Policy Index to Rank State Antisemitism Measures

The tool provides a data-driven roadmap for lawmakers to strengthen protections for Jewish communities.

Demonstrators wear Israeli flags featuring a yellow ribbon representing solidarity with the hostages still being held in Gaza during a "Run for Their Lives" walk at Aventura Circle on June 8, 2025, in Aventura, Florida. Photo: D.A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
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Overview

  • JPI assesses all 50 states against 22 criteria across legislative, educational and community protection measures.
  • Only nine states meet ADL recommendations, with Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia designated as leading states.
  • Twenty-nine states are classified as progressing, reflecting partial policy alignment and clear paths for improvement.
  • Twelve states fall into the limited action category, revealing significant legislative gaps in addressing antisemitism.
  • Antisemitic incidents have risen 344% over five years while anti-Jewish hate crimes reached near-record levels last year.