Michigan rabbis urge Democrats to protect Jewish delegates at upcoming convention after AG, fearing harassment, pulls out of event
(JTA) — Michigan rabbis and other Jewish figures delivered a petition to the head of the state’s Democratic Party Monday urging him to “ensure the safety” of all Jewish delegates at the state party’s upcoming…
Assessment
A group of Michigan rabbis and Jewish community members is pressing state Democratic leadership to guarantee security for Jewish delegates at an upcoming convention, following a state attorney general's withdrawal from the event over harassment concerns. The petition signals that tensions within the party's coalition have escalated to the point where Jewish participation feels precarious. The response from party leadership will indicate whether internal divisions can be managed ahead of the convention.