WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:

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Democrats Urge Republicans to Get Serious About Stopping Antisemitism Rather Than Exploiting It for Political Gain

Amid a Rise in Antisemitic Attacks, Donald Trump Continues to Employ Antisemitic Extremists in His Administration, and Has Gutted Agencies and Programs That Combat Hate Crimes

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