Michigan city ‘strongly condemns’ antisemitic literature spread in community
Oak Park, Mich., a city with about 29,000 residents, stated that it “strongly condemns” antisemitic literature that was distributed early in the morning on July 29.
“While we recognize and uphold First Amendment protections, the city strongly condemns hateful and discriminatory materials of any kind and will uphold the law to the fullest extent possible,” the city stated.
JNS asked the city if it is probing the incident as a hate crime.
“Oak Park Public Safety is investigating to the fullest extent of the law,” Brittany Toth, a city spokeswoman, told JNS. “We are one of several local jurisdictions having received these reports recently.”
The city manager and its public safety director stated that the city has “increased its presence in recent months around places of worship, schools, parks and other community gathering spaces to help ensure the safety of residents.”
The city “remains committed to fostering a community where all residents feel safe, welcome and respected,” officials said.
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The city of Oak Park, Michigan, with approximately 29,000 residents, issued a strong condemnation of antisemitic literature distributed in the community on the morning of July 29. City officials stated that while they uphold First Amendment protections, they "strongly condemn hateful and discriminatory materials of any kind." Brittany Toth, a city spokeswoman, confirmed that Oak Park Public Safety is investigating the incident "to the fullest extent of the law," noting that Oak Park is one of several local jurisdictions to have recently received such reports. The city has increased its presence around places of worship, schools, and parks to ensure resident safety, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a safe and respectful community.
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