ADL quietly removes Libs of TikTok founder from ‘Glossary of Extremism’ after threat of legal action

Chaya Raichik, who created the social media account Libs of Tiktok, has been removed from the Anti-Defamation League’s “Glossary of Extremism” after she threatened legal action.

“The ADL finally caved after immense pressure and threats of legal action and REMOVED my name from their Glossary of Extremism!” she said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

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The ADL’s website had listed Raichik under its extremism list alongside Hamas, and now, “no results” of her name can be found on the group’s website.

“REMINDER: The @ADL has 4 days left to remove my name from their glossary of extremism and start focusing on what they were actually created for. @JGreenblattAD the clock is ticking,” the Jewish leader of the popular social media account warned ADL last week.

In a letter reportedly sent to Raichik, ADL’s Chief Legal Officer Steven Sheinberg responded to her threat of legal action.

“As a preliminary matter, we disagree with your assertions that ADL has done anything defamatory or otherwise harmful to you. Our reporting and opinions are constitutionally protected, reflect your status as a public figure and are accurate,” Sheinberg said.

He added: “At the same time, we are not immune to criticism of our work, and take such feedback into consideration. Indeed, the Glossary of Extremism is an evolving resource and one we are presently reviewing in terms of brand, substance, and function including examining the mechanics of how materials are recommended to users. As a result, we will temporarily remove Libs of TikTok from the Glossary.”

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Former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia Joe diGenova called the head of the ADL “a joke” in response to the situation with Raichik.

The ADL had previously tried to pressure X CEO Elon Musk to deplatform Raichik’s account.