Early Wednesday morning, a red truck with electronic billboards was seen parked outside the Caruso Catholic Church, in front of the village. The ads displayed a link to the “Check Your Hate” petition that asks employers to “proclaim that [they] will not hire any of these antisemites.” The petition, which is hosted by Accuracy in Media, a “citizen journalism site,” then links to Canary Mission, which Accuracy in Media says hosts a “comprehensive database of antisemites.”
The people featured on the Canary Mission website are described on the petition as “potential radicals” and “antisemites.” The site contains the personal information of students, professors and other professionals. According to the organization, “Canary Mission documents people and groups that promote hatred of the USA, Israel, and Jews.”
The online profiles include a picture of the person, their status (student or professor), their state and organization affiliation. It also includes small biographies about who they are and how they have engaged with the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Many of the people being highlighted have engaged in pro-Palestinian protests, have tweeted in support or are members of any student organizations speaking out against Israel’s war in Gaza. The organization also includes screenshots of personal Instagram stories from students and professors commenting on the war.
The petition being advertised is urging employers to change their hiring practices as a result of antisemitism on college campuses. Many companies and law firms are publicly pledging to check the hate of their potential employees. Notable corporations sharing their support are Barstool Sports, Regan Communications Group, and over 75 law firms.
Later in the afternoon, the red truck was no longer seen at the Hoover intersection. A representative from USC Hillel, the Jewish student organization on campus, declined to comment on the Canary Mission Organization or the trucks promoting the petition. Over five USC Gould School of Law students also declined to provide comment, with some saying they did not feel well equipped to share their thoughts and others citing fear of speaking out against the listed law firms.