March 05, 2021
THE WEEK’S BIG 3
U.S. House leaders canceled Thursday’s legislative session and rescheduled morning votes after police officials warned of a possible plot by a militia group to storm Capitol Hill. A suspect ADL identified as an alleged white supremacist was arrested after the FBI raided the Florida home he was renting after moving from New Jersey. Jewish groups called for an investigation into allegations that a Frontier Airlines flight crew made antisemitic remarks aimed at a group of Hasidic Jewish travelers.
Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country.
1) House Cancels Thursday Session After Security Agencies Cite Risk of New Violence
“Citing FBI reporting, the security bulletin says extremists discussed plans as of late February to take control of the Capitol and remove Democratic lawmakers ‘on or about 4 March’ and ‘discussed aspirational plans to persuade thousands to travel to Washington, DC to participate.’ March 4 was the nation’s Inauguration Day until 1937.” The Wall Street Journal: FULL STORY
+ WATCH: Jonathan Greenblatt on CNN discussing the March 4th conspiracy theory
+ ADL Resource: Extremists Face Arrests, Uncertain Future Following January 6 Insurrection
2) ADL: FBI Arrested ‘White Supremacist’ During Fort Lauderdale Raid
“The arrest of Paul Nicholas Miller by FBI agents at his Fort Lauderdale home Tuesday morning on a pedestrian charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon seems a minor thing for the feds to make a point of announcing. Until, that is, it’s noted that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force was part of the arresting team, along with FBI agents and Fort Lauderdale police officers. Also, the ADL considers Paul Miller ‘a volatile white supremacist-accelerationist.’” Miami Herald: READ MORE
+ ADL Resource: White Supremacist, Tracked by COE, Arrested on Weapons Charges in Florida
3) Frontier Airlines Accused of Antisemitism After Canceling Flight Over Mask Controversy
“Groups accused the crew of applauding, exchanging high-fives and congratulating one another as the passengers left the plane. OJPAC said an Orthodox Jewish person defended the couple, and their extended family – who were masked – began leaving the plane, ‘at which point Frontier ordered everyone off the plane.’” USA Today: LEARN MORE
KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS
- We need to #StopAAPIHate now. I laid out my views in a letter published this morning in the @nytimes. @ADL stands ready to work with our partners in the AAPI community to share our expertise and stop this surge of hate…
- The details emerging of the Proud Boy's military-style planning for the Jan. 6 insurrection are alarming. This coordinated attack by extremists underscores the need for our #ProtectAgainstHate Plan, to prevent future domestic terrorism…
- There’s no place for extremism in the military. Officials must take steps to ensure that individuals associated with violent extremist movements are deemed unsuitable for public service. #ProtectAgainstHate
IN THE COMMUNITY
- Authorities investigate after explosive device reported at Nebraska Chinese Association (NBC Omaha – Gary Nachman interviewed)
- Why Have So Many Recent Extremist Events Involved Ohioans? (Cincinnati Public Radio – Mark Pitcavage interviewed)
- Jewish Groups Wary of Georgia Voting Bills (Atlanta Jewish Times)