Anti-Semitic Legislation
Anti-Semitic legislation refers to laws and policies that discriminate against Jewish people, often based on harmful stereotypes or historical prejudices. Such laws can restrict the rights of Jewish individuals, limit their participation in society, or promote social and economic inequalities. Throughout history, various countries have enacted anti-Semitic laws, particularly during periods of heightened anti-Jewish sentiment.
One of the most notorious examples of anti-Semitic legislation occurred during the Nazi regime in Germany, where the Nuremberg Laws of 1935 stripped Jews of their citizenship and prohibited intermarriage with non-Jewish Germans. These laws laid the groundwork for further persecution, ultimately leading to the Holocaust, a tragic event in which millions of Jews were systematically murdered.