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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) released the following statement on Wednesday following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s issuance of an executive order to fight the rise of antisemitic incidents at institutions of higher education in his state:
“CAM commends Governor Abbott’s decision today to issue Executive Order No. GA-44, aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses. This executive order mandates all universities in Texas to include the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism in their free speech policies, which from CAM’s research has shown to be one of the most effective tools for identifying and countering on-campus antisemitism. We thank Governor Abbott for his leadership in taking this crucial step to ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students in Texas.”
Governor Abbott said on Wednesday: “Antisemitism is never acceptable in Texas, and we will do everything we can to fight it. The State of Texas stands with Israel and the Jewish community, and we must escalate our efforts to protect against antisemitism at Texas colleges and universities and across our state. Across the country, acts of antisemitism have grown in number, size, and danger to the Jewish community since Hamas’ deadly attack on October 7th. Texas took immediate action to protect Jewish schools, synagogues, and other key locations. Many Texas colleges and universities also acted quickly to condemn antisemitism, but some radical organizations on our campuses engaged in acts that have no place in Texas. Now, we must work to ensure that our college campuses are safe spaces for members of the Jewish community.”
The full text of EO No. GA-44 can be read HERE.
