The U.S. House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aiming to codify the IHRA definition of antisemitism into federal civil-rights law. Supporters say it strengthens protections, while critics warn it could chill free speech, especially criticism of Israel.

The U.S. House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aiming to codify the IHRA definition of antisemitism into federal civil-rights law. Supporters say it strengthens protections, while critics warn it could chill free speech, especially criticism of Israel.

The GOP-led House of Representatives recently passed legislation intended to formalize a federal interpretation of antisemitism, marking a major step in the ongoing national debate over how the United States…