MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Milwaukee Jewish Federation applauds Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature for Passing AB446 (SB445), joining 37 other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in codifying the definition of antisemitism into state legislation.

By signing this legislation, Governor Evers has ensured Wisconsin has a clear, non-binding state definition of antisemitism to serve as a critical tool for fighting Jew hatred. With antisemitism at historic levels, we needed a historic effort to try to combat it.

Our gratitude goes to those legislators who have championed this effort, and to the hundreds of supporters, speakers, advocates and allies who lent their support. And, of course, many thanks to Governor Evers for his continued, unwavering support of Jewish Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Jewish Federation urges legislative leaders to continue this important conversation and to keep working with community stakeholders to identify other effective, structural approaches to addressing antisemitism. 

Milwaukee Jewish Federation remains committed to combatting antisemitism, strengthening public understanding of Jewish culture and history, providing critical social services to the community, and ensuring that all of Wisconsin can live free from hate and intimidation regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.