Press Releases

ADL Statement on Confirmation of Sadia Saifuddin as UC Student Regent

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed concerns regarding the confirmation of Sadia Saifuddin as the 2014-2015 University of California Student Regent. Ms. Saifuddin will have voting privileges as of July 1, 2014. ADL issued the following statement: We respect and appreciate the UC Board of Regents’ independent confirmation process. We nevertheless are troubled by Saifuddin’s prior leadership role in anti-Israel

Law Enforcement Honored by ADL for Combating Hate and Bigotry

The Anti-Defamation League held its annual Helene & Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate luncheon and awards ceremony on March 12 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The nationally recognized prize goes to law enforcement personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty to fight hatred and protect the community from hate-motivated violence. This year, the

ADL Notes Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Remain Vast Majority of Religion-Based Crimes

The 2011 Hate Crime Report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations today shows that the total number of reported hate crimes increased 15 percent. Religion-motivated hate crimes also increased 24 percent and the vast majority – 77 percent – continues to be perpetrated against Jews and Jewish institutions. The County’s conclusion that anti-Jewish hate crimes comprise