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CA AJR35
Joint Resolution
Status
5/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Marc Levine
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AI Summary
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Urges lawmakers in Poland to reverse or revise a Polish law that criminalizes speech claiming Poland is responsible or co-responsible for Nazi crimes, which may limit full discussion of Holocaust history.
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Acknowledges Poland's suffering during Nazi occupation and the thousands of Poles recognized as Righteous Among the Nations who helped Jews, while recognizing that some Polish individuals and groups committed crimes against Jews.
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Calls on Congress to join efforts urging Poland to revise the law and to renew national commitment to Holocaust education.
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Expresses California's support for efforts to combat the inaccurate term "Polish death camps" while emphasizing that unclear distinctions in the law may suppress legitimate historical research and conversations.
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Calls for renewed commitment to Holocaust education in California so future generations learn about the past and work to prevent anti-Semitism and hatred.
Legislative Description
Polish law: Holocaust speech.
Last Action
Measure version as amended on April 26 corrected.
5/30/2018