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Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Oct

Jewish government officials in North Carolina, including Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and FEMA spokesperson Jaclyn Rothenberg, have been targeted by antisemitic abuse on social media while managing communications for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Oct

Jewish officials involved in coordinating Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, and FEMA spokesperson Jaclyn Rothenberg, have been subjected to antisemitic harassment on social media.

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The Return of Trump: Security Detail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

The text discusses the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, shedding light on the United States Secret Service responsible for protecting presidents.

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Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 18 Apr

The U.S. Senate, voting along party lines, has dismissed impeachment proceedings against Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of undocumented migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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House of Representatives narrowly votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to address the influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on party lines, with some Jewish groups expressing concern over the use of antisemitic rhetoric during the hearings.

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House votes down standalone bill giving funds to Israel, imperiling future of aid package

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 7 Feb

A standalone bill providing emergency assistance to Israel failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, opposed by coalition of Jewish groups, narrowly fails

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 7 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted against impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas, the Jewish Homeland Security Secretary, after a process that Jewish groups and the White House said was marred by antisemitism.

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'Lynching' must be used only in its historical context, not to describe the impeachment of a cabinet official

Si Kahn in Forward · 18 Jan

Si Kahn, a civil rights activist and reader of The Forward, wrote a letter to the editor expressing his concern about the use of the word "lynching" in an article discussing the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas.

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The impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas is a hi-tech lynching of an American Jew

Rob Eshman in Forward · 12 Jan

Republicans are seeking to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of being responsible for the situation at the southern border.

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America’s Most Israeli Politician

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 8 Jun 2023

This article discusses the confrontational exchange between Senator Ted Cruz and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

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Synagogue hostage-taking prompts a hard look at security

Forward · 18 Jan 2022

The recent hostage-taking incident at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas has led to increased concerns about the security of synagogues and Jewish institutions.

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DHS deputy urges Jewish community to be more active in world of security

Jacob Kornbluh in Jewish Insider · 21 Sep 2016

Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed the Orthodox Union of America, emphasizing the importance of the Jewish community's active involvement in security readiness and response due to real security threats.

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