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What will AB 715, California’s new school antisemitism law, do?

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman January 16, 2026January 20, 2026

California’s new law to combat antisemitism in K-12 schools has become a political lightning rod and, increasingly, a wedge issue in state Democratic politics. AB 715 passed overwhelmingly in both […]

A U.S. District Court judge heard oral arguments for and against AB 715 on Dec. 17 inside the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building in San Jose. (Emma Goss/J. Staff)
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Judge to decide whether AB 715, the K-12 antisemitism law, can take effect Jan. 1

by Emma Goss December 22, 2025December 23, 2025
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Arab American group sues California over new antisemitism law for schools

by Emma Goss November 4, 2025November 13, 2025
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UPDATED: CSU faculty union conflates state Jewish lobby with tobacco and oil

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman October 22, 2025October 23, 2025
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Newsom signs ‘landmark’ bill to counter antisemitism in K-12 public schools

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