On October 1, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the end of the Bureau’s cooperation with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), marking a significant departure from past partnerships, which included training agents on hate crimes and civil rights. The break was triggered not by the ADL’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza but rather its criticism of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) for promoting racism and white supremacy.
Amidst Kirk’s assassination, there has been a backlash against those who oppose his political views, leading to harassment and job losses for many. The ADL’s glossary entry on Kirk was deleted due to pressure from Musk and TPUSA supporters, with the organization claiming entries were outdated and misrepresented. This move is seen as part of a larger trend of capitulating to fascists while erasing evidence of racism in conservative groups.
The FBI’s decision coincides with the recent removal of a Justice Department study highlighting the rise of far-right extremism. Both actions signal a shift toward legitimizing fascist politics, with the ADL, under pressure, collaborating with state efforts that align with these ideologies. The article argues that organizations like the ADL are compromising civil rights in the face of an emerging autocracy and cautions that the working class must independently fight against this threat.
