Scoop: ADL says only 9 states "leading" on fighting antisemitism

Just nine states are meeting the Anti-Defamation League's standards for combating antisemitism, according to a new report from the group set to be released Friday.The big picture: States and universities are facing pressure to adopt laws and policies aimed at battling rising antisemitism, but critics say some of those recommendations may silence criticism of Israel.Zoom out: The ADL's Ratings and Assessments Institute report will say only California, Tennessee, Virginia, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Texas, Illinois and New York were designated "leading states." That means those states showed high alignment with ADL's recommendations on responding to rising antisemitism through their laws, policies, and public commitments.29 states were classified as "progressing states," showing alignment with some key pieces of the policy agenda and demonstrating "a clear path for future action," the ADL said.12 states were categorized as "limited action states," revealing significant legislative gaps.Zoom in: California and Virginia received the highest marks, according to the ADL's "Jewish Policy Index."Montana and Wyoming received the worst. The index shows the percentage of Jewish Americans in each state and the recent actions (or lack thereof) the states have taken to fight antisemitism. State of play: Hate crimes in the United States last year hit their second-largest total since the FBI started keeping data, the agency said this week.The numbers show that anti-Jewish hate crimes are still near or around record levels, analyst Brian Levin told Axios.Caveat: The ADL said its index is not a ranking of "best" or "worst" states to live in or where it's safe or not safe for Jews.Instead, the group said it's "a tool for understanding and advocating for better policy."Yes, but: The ADL has faced criticism from some more left-leaning Jewish organizations over its annual tally of antisemitic incidents that also included campus rallies of students being critical of Israel.What we're watching: The ADL's Jewish Policy Index could prompt legislators in some states to respond with new laws and policy changes.Those proposals could become campaign issues in next year's midterm elections.

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