Fired for Antisemitic Remarks: Recent Cases Highlight Consequences of Hate Speech on Social Media

An attorney with the Illinois comptroller's office, Sarah Chowdhury, was fired after making antisemitic comments on Instagram, including remarks such as "All you zionists will pay" and "Hitler should have eradicated all of you." The comptroller's office was made aware of the comments and promptly terminated Chowdhury's employment. Comptroller Susana Mendoza's office stated that they have zero tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech. This incident occurs amidst a reported rise in crimes and threats against Jews and Muslims.