Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Ellison has joined the bi-partisan Congressional Anti-Semitism Task Force (CASTF) for the 110th Congress. The Taskforce promotes religious tolerance throughout the world, and brings a strong voice in the United States Congress to those whose basic religious rights and freedoms have been persecuted.

"I am honored to join the Congressional Anti-Semitism Task Force because it embodies the ideals and principles that have guided and shaped my life," Ellison stated.

An additional charge of the Task Force will be to bring to light numerous acts of anti-Semitism occurring around the world. In doing so, members demonstrate their support for key principles of religious freedom and tolerance as codified in international covenants, but will also help bring attention to actions that are at the root of some of humanities gravest crimes.

The Congressional Anti-Semitism Task Force is co-chaired by Founding Member, Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Congressmen Ron Klein (D-FL), and Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN).

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