Attorney General Chris Carr | Georgia.gov
Attorney General Chris Carr | Georgia.gov
Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has urged Columbia University to resist what he describes as "pro-Hamas, antisemitic pressure," affirming Georgia's support for Israel and the Jewish community. Carr made this statement in an October 25 post on X, a social media platform.
"We urge Columbia University to hold the line against blatantly antisemitic pressure from pro-Hamas activists," said General Chris Carr. "What's taken place on this campus & others since Oct. 7, 2023, is a disgrace. In GA, we'll continue to stand with Israel & the Jewish people."
According to Carr, the attorneys general of South Carolina and Arkansas, along with representatives from 23 other states, have raised concerns about actions related to Israel at Columbia University. They have urged the university administration not to divest from Israel. Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, activism related to this issue reportedly increased on campuses. In New York, pro-Palestinian groups organized protests at Columbia’s campus advocating for divestment and established encampments. Despite these demands, Columbia University declined to divest but continued to face pressure.
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The attorneys general referenced similar decisions by other universities, such as Brown University, noting that these choices could have legal implications in various states. They cited statements from groups like Students for Justice in Palestine that have supported violent acts and are linked to organizations designated by the U.S. Department of State as foreign terrorist entities.
Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and re-elected in November 2022. Since assuming office, Carr has prioritized issues including human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. His initiatives include establishing Georgia's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit. He previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
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