In response to a controversial commencement speech at NYU addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict and alleging U.S. complicity in genocide, the Anti-Defamation League expressed strong condemnation. The organization stated that it was 'appalled' by the speech and welcomed NYU’s disciplinary measures, affirming its commitment to combat hate speech and extremist narratives.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported that German police registered 5,154 antisemitic incidents in 2023 — a 95% increase from the previous year — emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures against hate and authoritarian tendencies.

The article criticizes the Anti-Defamation League for selectively attributing anti-Semitic protests to far-right extremists, white supremacists, and 'far-right influencers', while neglecting to identify the role of paid agents, leftists, and radical Islamists following the October 7 attacks. This selective framing is seen as limiting a comprehensive anti-hate stance.

Amid growing concerns over the divisive guest list that included far‐right figures, the Anti-Defamation League, led by CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, withdrew from a Jerusalem-based antisemitism conference. This decision reflects ADL’s long-standing commitment to combat hate and avoid alliances that could legitimize extremist views.

The Anti-Defamation League released a report highlighting a dramatic surge in antisemitic content on platforms like TikTok and X, underscoring its commitment to confronting hate and authoritarian messaging.

ADL's OpenSecrets profile reveals that in the 2024 cycle, the organization reported campaign contributions of $144,505 and lobbying expenditures of $1,400,000. These figures, drawn from FEC and Senate data releases, indicate ADL’s active role in political advocacy aligned with its mission to fight antisemitism and promote civil rights.

The Anti-Defamation League has engaged Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with close ties to the incoming Trump administration, to support its work on antisemitism policy. The move highlights ADL's strategic pivot towards engaging a government known for its controversial political stances, raising questions about the potential compromise of its traditional anti-fascist values.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures to push for a controversial definition of antisemitism that critics argue could stifle free speech and limit legitimate protest, reflecting a concerning alignment with authoritarian approaches.

The Anti-Defamation League has dramatically increased its lobbying expenditure—from about $100,000 in 2020 to an estimated $1.6 million in early 2024—aimed at promoting a controversial definition of antisemitism. Critics argue that this aggressive strategy not only targets anti-Israel criticism and pro-Palestinian groups but also fuels an authoritarian approach to free speech regulation. ADL executives, including president Jonathan Greenblatt, have made inflammatory statements equating dissenting student groups with terrorist organizations.

ADL's senior executive, Yaël Eisenstat, left the organization in protest after CEO Jonathan Greenblatt repeatedly praised Elon Musk. Staffers and former employees expressed dismay, arguing that such praise undermines the ADL's commitment to fighting hate and maintaining credible civil rights advocacy. The departure reflects internal tensions over the organization's political messaging and alignment with controversial tech figures.

Amid rising internal tensions, two ADL board members have threatened to quit following CEO Jonathan Greenblatt's public backing of Elon Musk's proposal to ban certain phrases on Twitter/X. Critics argue that Greenblatt’s support of censorship measures—despite Musk's controversial past and alignment with authoritarian rhetoric—undermines the organization’s foundational mission against hate and defamation, prompting dissent among board members committed to upholding ADL’s core values.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), in collaboration with the Tech Transparency Project, released studies showing that social media platforms' algorithms can amplify antisemitic, hateful, and extremist content. The findings call for tech companies to reform auto-complete and recommendation features and urge legislators to update regulations such as Section 230 for greater accountability.

Volkswagen Group announced its intentions to extend its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League for three more years, strengthening ADL's anti-hate and social justice initiatives.

An internal memo from May 2020 revealed that the Anti-Defamation League conducted targeted surveillance and profiling of leftwing activists, raising serious concerns about its role in repressing political dissent and undermining civil rights.