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Mon Aug 24, 2020, 12:30 AM Aug 2020

(Jewish Group) Antisemitic Protests Outside Michigan Synagogue Are Allowed, District Judge Rules

Antisemitic protests that have been staged outside a synagogue in Michigan, for nearly two decades will be allowed to continue, a local judge ruled this week.

The demonstrations, featuring signs that say “Jewish Power Corrupts” and “Resist Jewish Power,” have been taking place during Shabbat services at Beth Israel Synagogue in Ann Arbor.

Some members said their right to worship had been violated by offensive signs that caused emotional distress. But US District Judge Victoria Roberts said the protests were protected by the First Amendment, The Detroit News reported.

“There is no allegation that the protesters prevent plaintiffs from attending Sabbath services, that they block plaintiffs’ path onto the property or to the synagogue, or that the protests and signs outside affect the services inside,” Roberts said on Wednesday.

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Of course, to some, this type of bigotry, antisemitism, especially in this form is not only acceptable, it is labelled the trite, "truthtopower".

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(Jewish Group) Antisemitic Protests Outside Michigan Synagogue Are Allowed, District Judge Rules (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Aug 2020 OP
So vile. And heartbreaking. JudyM Aug 2020 #1
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