San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo Thursday announced legislation he is working on to strengthen laws that would deter hateful incidents like dozens of antisemitic flyers found on car windshields in Allied Gardens in July. “The perpetrators of these antisemitic crimes won’t just stop `flyering’ out of the goodness of their hearts — they need strong laws to deter them,…
San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo Thursday announced legislation he is working on to strengthen laws that would deter hateful incidents like dozens of antisemitic flyers found on car windshields in Allied Gardens in July.
Campillo's ordinance would amend and expand the city's municipal code, making it a misdemeanor for any person to litter"with the intent to willfully injure, intimidate, interfere with, oppress or threaten any other person based on their perceived characteristics," a statement from his office read. The ordinance will come before Public Safety Committee and ultimately the City Council in coming months.
"StopAntisemitism has been tracking these vile flyers for years and we know that they are more than just trolling -- they're inciting hate," said Liora Rez, executive director of StopAntisemitism, a national nonpartisan organization dedicated to fighting antisemitism."That's why we are proud to work with Councilmember Campillo on this initiative because taking action to hold these bigots accountable is in everyone's best interest.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Possible CSU worker strike would impact San Diego State and Cal State San MarcosMore than 29,000 employees who help educate students at Cal State Universities, like San Diego State and Cal State San Marcos, could end up striking.
Read more »
SeaWorld still hasn't paid $12.2 million in back rent payments: San Diego City AttorneyThe San Diego City Attorney’s office says the deadline has passed for SeaWorld to pay $12.2 million in back rent to the city.
Read more »
City lawsuit says SeaWorld San Diego theme park owes millions in back rent on leased waterfront landThe city of San Diego has filed a lawsuit seeking $12.2 million in back rent for the city-owned land on which SeaWorld San Diego operates.
Read more »
City lawsuit says SeaWorld San Diego theme park owes millions in back rent on leased waterfront landThe city of San Diego has filed a lawsuit seeking $12.2 million in back rent for the city-owned land on which SeaWorld San Diego operates
Read more »