California’s New Antisemitism Law: A Costly Overreach That Threatens Free Classroom Debate

California recently took center stage again, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill designed to fight antisemitism in public schools. On the surface, confronting hate has merit—no one denies the need to protect students from harassment, including Jewish kids who face disturbing acts like Nazi flags pinned to their backs. However, looking closer reveals troubling consequences for free speech and educational integrity that should concern every patriotic American. Are We Trading Safety for Censorship and Bureaucracy? This new law establishes an Office of Civil Rights led by a governor-appointed coordinator tasked with training school employees on antisemitism identification...