Berkeley Police Investigate Antisemitic Flyers Distribution

Recent incidents of antisemitic flyer distribution have occurred in both Baton Rouge and Berkeley, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. In Baton Rouge, flyers were reported on private properties, prompting District Attorney Hillar Moore to clarify that while the act is protected by the First Amendment, placing flyers in mailboxes could constitute a crime. Meanwhile, in Berkeley, about 13 residents reported finding antisemitic flyers in their driveways, with the police stating that these were likely thrown from a moving vehicle. The Berkeley Unified School District expressed its distress over the resurgence of antisemitism, highlighting prior concerns over bullying of Jewish students. In addition to the flyers, Berkeley also witnessed a hate crime during a pro-Israel demonstration, where a woman was assaulted amid a heated argument. Local officials are investigating both the flyer distribution and the incident at the demonstration, with suspicions pointing to organized hate groups in the area.