U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit to Co-Sponsor United Against Hate Event at BSU

BOISE – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit along with Boise State University, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of the Pacific Northwest, and Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel are convening a United Against Hate meeting on April 26 at Albertsons Library at Boise State University in conjunction with the last day of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition.  The event is free and is open to the public.  Registration is required to attend.  Register here no later than Monday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.  Free parking for From History to Today: Shared Legacies, Shared Aspirations is available in the Liberal Arts parking lot (map).

United Against Hate is an initiative launched by the Department of Justice focused on improving efforts to combat hate crimes and hate incidents through relationship building at the local level.  Through this endeavor, the Office seeks to create and strengthen trust and partnerships among law enforcement, community leaders, and residents.

“As Attorney General Garland has said, this is a moment for an all-hands-on-deck approach to combatting unlawful hate,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit.  “I look forward to meeting community members and hearing different perspectives on how we can work together to stand up to unlawful hate in Idaho.”

The April 26 event will include a presentation by U.S. Attorney Hurwit about hate crimes laws and reporting mechanisms followed by an hour-long community panel featuring leaders from the Jewish, Black, and Japanese American communities.

“For me, holding this event in conjunction with the ‘Americans and Holocaust’ exhibit is a great way to explore how difficult history can inspire a hopeful future,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit.  “I am grateful to BSU, the ADL of the Pacific Northwest, and Congregation Ahaveth Beth Israel for our collaboration.”

Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel

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