Critics warn that a new executive order from the Trump administration aiming to “combat antisemitism” could suppress political speech on campuses, especially with a fact sheet suggesting deporting international students who protest Israel. The fact sheet, released before Trump signed the order, included a warning to “resident aliens” involved in pro-jihadist protests, stating they would face deportation starting in 2025. While the executive order itself doesn’t directly call for deportations, cracking down on student protests related to pro-Palestine movements became a major campaign promise for Trump in 2024. Many Republicans have associated protests against Israel’s Gaza actions with support for Hamas and called for consequences for universities that don’t suppress such protests.
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