Sponsor Dismisses Criticism of Antisemitism Bill as Baseless

The sponsor of a new antisemitism bill has dismissed claims that the legislation would criminalize Gospel preaching as entirely unfounded.

Representative MTG argued that the bill could threaten religious speech, specifically targeting Christian teachings.

However, the bill’s sponsor described this notion as ‘absurdity,’ asserting that the legislation aims solely to combat discrimination without impinging on religious freedoms.

The debate highlights ongoing tensions between protecting religious expression and curbing hate speech.

The controversy ensures that discussions about the scope and impact of the bill will continue as it moves to the Senate.