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News in English (USA) / 31.01.2025 / 12:00

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Anti-Semitism and Pro-Palestinian Protests on College Campuses

In a series of recent executive actions, President Donald Trump has taken significant steps to combat anti-Semitism, particularly in relation to protests on college campuses. The new executive order aims to deport international students and scholars who are found to be Hamas sympathizers or involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, amidst rising tensions regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The order has sparked a mixed response, with some Jewish organizations expressing cautious optimism while others criticize it as an attack on free speech and activism. Colleges are now tasked with monitoring students and reporting those involved in protests, leading to fears among international students of potential visa cancellations. The move is positioned as a means to protect Jewish students from harassment, although critics warn it could create a chilling effect on campus activism and debate.
The White House, The Intercept, The New York Times, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Fox News, ABC7 Bay Area, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Middle East Eye, The Chronicle of Higher Education, KOMO News