Attorney General Alan Wilson calls for federal-state partnership to combat antisemitic domestic terrorism

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling for urgent federal-state cooperation in the fight against a disturbing rise in antisemitic domestic terrorism across the United States. In a letter sent this week to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Wilson, joined by 28 Republican attorneys general from across the nation, requested a direct meeting with federal law enforcement leaders to discuss coordinated efforts to stop antisemitic violence.

“The October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel sparked a wave of antisemitic hate here at home,” said Attorney General Wilson. “Now, domestic terrorists feel emboldened to commit horrific acts of violence against Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel. This is a national crisis that demands national coordination. I am committed to working with the FBI and DOJ to shut these threats down before more innocent people are hurt.” 

The letter highlights several chilling recent attacks, including the May 21 murders of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, D.C., and a June 1 firebombing in Boulder, Colorado, where an illegal immigrant targeted elderly pro-Israel demonstrators, including a Holocaust survivor. In both cases, the perpetrators reportedly cited anti-Israel motivations. Attorney General Wilson also raised concerns about rising antisemitism on college campuses, where Jewish students are increasingly harassed and harmed. 

“We must not allow America’s college campuses to become breeding grounds for hatred-fueled violence,” Wilson said. “The states are ready to step up, but we need a stronger partnership with the federal government to get this done.” 

The letter praises the Trump administration’s formation of the Joint Task Force October 7 and its broader commitment to fighting antisemitism. Wilson specifically cited President Trump’s directive to use every available legal tool to prosecute and remove those responsible for unlawful antisemitic harassment and violence. 

Wilson and his fellow attorneys general are urging the FBI to deepen information-sharing efforts and equip state and local law enforcement with timely intelligence that can prevent attacks. He emphasized the need for a unified law enforcement strategy that combines federal investigative power with the responsiveness of state and local authorities. 

“This isn’t about politics. It’s about protecting people,” said Wilson. “We need a national game plan to root out antisemitic domestic terrorism. South Carolina is ready to do our part, and we hope the FBI and DOJ will meet with us to strengthen this fight together.” 

South Carolina is joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.  

You can read the full letter here.