Adams in Another Anti-Semitic Move: 'There Isn't Even One Jew Here'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented an 18-member judicial selection committee without a single Jewish representative, despite Jews comprising about 10% of the city's population. Jewish bar associations are outraged and sent a protest letter. His office rejected claims of discrimination.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams sparked controversy after presenting an 18-member judicial selection committee with no Jewish representative. Four Jewish bar associations sent a protest letter, arguing that the committee does not reflect the city's diversity, where Jews make up about 10% of the population and a significant part of the legal community. The letter claimed that the mayor's office rejected the candidacy of retired Judge John Leventhal, who previously represented Ghislaine Maxwell. Adams' spokesman did not deny the lack of Jewish representation but rejected claims of discrimination and emphasized that the mayor has appointed Jewish judges in the past. The criticism comes amid ongoing tensions between Adams and the Jewish community, including an anti-Israel video last week.

Adams in Another Anti-Semitic Move: 'There Isn't Even One Jew Here'