1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I urge you to oppose the anticipated “Stop HATE Act,” a bill expected to be reintroduced in Congress. Despite its name, this legislation does not genuinely address hate. Instead, it threatens constitutionally protected speech—particularly criticism of Israeli government policies and advocacy for Palestinian human rights—by exploiting fear and weaponizing the language of tolerance. I am disappointed to see the Anti-Defamation League become an instrument of intolerance. Equating criticism of Israel policy with antisemitism is wrong, especially when the current government of Israel is waging genocide in Gaza. This bill is not about combating hate—it is about using federal resources to surveil, intimidate, and marginalize communities and individuals who speak out against injustice in Palestine. I urge you not to co-sponsor or support this legislation in any form. Instead, commit to protecting civil liberties, defending free speech, and resisting attempts to conflate criticism of state violence with hate speech.