Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of state attorneys general in urging federal law enforcement to intensify efforts against antisemitic terrorism.
The multistate letter, addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, calls for enhanced coordination between state and federal agencies. The push comes amid rising antisemitic violence nationwide, including recent attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado. State officials say these incidents underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive government response.
The South Carolina-led initiative specifically cited the murders of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C. It also referenced an illegal alien who set fire to participants at a Boulder rally supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
The letter praised existing FBI and DOJ efforts while advocating for expanded collaboration. State attorneys general emphasized that antisemitic terrorism demands the “full force of government response.”
“Since the horrific October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks against the people of Israel, we’ve seen a rise in radical anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric on campuses and communities across our country,” said Paxton. “We’ve also tragically seen an alarming and heartbreaking increase in domestic terrorism targeted at the Jewish community.”
Paxton pledged continued action against what he called “rampant anti-Israel hatred.” He vowed to work with federal partners to combat domestic terrorism.
“I will not rest in working to stop these hateful, unconscionable acts of violence and defeating the rampant anti-Israel hatred and antisemitism growing in this country,” Paxton stated. “I am proud to stand with Israel and will always do everything within my power to partner with federal law enforcement to root out domestic terrorism and antisemitism.”
The attorney general’s letter represents a coordinated state-level response to antisemitic violence. It signals growing concern among state officials about hate crimes targeting Jewish communities.