Larson Calls for Action After Jewish Communities Continue to Receive Threats

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Jewish communities continued to receive telephone bomb threats, including Hebrew High School of New England in West Hartford, CT.

"These Anti-Semitic attacks need to stop. I am demanding that the President, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security take immediate action to stop these terror threats targeting Jewish Americans. Last week, I joined 150 of my colleagues in writing a letter asking for these agencies to take action on these matters," said Larson. "The rise of xenophobia and hate crimes are creating fear in communities all across the country, including in the First District. The President needs to go beyond expressing concern and remorse about these crimes and take action against them. Threats towards any religious group in this country – including threats and attacks we have seen targeting the Jewish and Muslim communities – are an attack on all of us and of the fundamental principle that America is a place where all are free to practice their religion. President Trump needs stand up for all Americans and swiftly take action to address these disgraceful terror tactics."

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