Proposed Florida Law Would Make Antisemitic Activity Punishable With Prison
A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature could land a person in prison for up to five years for passing out leaflets with antisemitic messages, vandalizing property with antisemitic slogans or symbols, or harassing someone based on their religious attire.
State Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from southern Brevard County, says House Bill 269 is needed due to an uptick in antisemitic activity in Florida.
“Nazis aren’t welcome in Florida,” said Fine, who introduced the bill with another lawmaker. “These people are not hiding. They are not wearing masks anymore.”
Fine pointed to recent displays of harassment against Jewish people, including an incident where the message “Jews Control the Media” was projected on the side of the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Feb. 18. That was during race week for the NASCAR Xfinity Series….