Southern California City Makes It a Crime to Distribute ‘Hateful’ Flyers

Southern California City Makes It a Crime to Distribute ‘Hateful’ Flyers
A sign is held up during an interfaith Rally Against Anti-Semitism, hosted by Greater Miami Jewish Federation at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla., on June 3, 2021. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The small community of Poway in Southern California has made it a crime to post “hate litter” after finding antisemitic flyers near the city’s synagogue.

The Poway City Council voted unanimously Nov. 7 to ban flyers intended to “sow fear, intimidate, and harass,” said Mayor Steve Vaus, who introduced the ordinance.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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