Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive directive aimed at combatting antisemitism and other forms of anti-religious hatred in the state. The directive instructs law enforcement to increase information exchange and resource coordination on potential antisemitic acts. It also asks the Virginia Fusion Center and the Department of Criminal Justice Services to be on high alert and expedite the disbursement of grant money to individuals or institutions facing threats based on their religious beliefs or ethnicity. The directive also calls for updated safety plans at higher education institutions and safety resources in school divisions. Governor Youngkin emphasized that the safety and security of all Virginians, including those of the Muslim faith, is his paramount concern. The directive comes in response to a rise in antisemitic threats, including reports of antisemitic slogans during protests, incidents of removal of fliers depicting Israelis, and verbal assaults against Jewish students. This move by Governor Youngkin aims to protect community centers and houses of worship and send a strong message against hate in Virginia.