What League was founded in 1913, partially as a parochial response to the conviction of Leo Frank in a Marietta, GA murder trial? Its ultimate purpose is broader, though: "To secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."
The organization's sixth and current director, Jonathan Greenblatt, has held the position since 2015.
Anti-Defamation League (DEF)