In a recent move to combat anti-Semitism, former U.S. President Donald Trump
signed an executive order that has significant implications
for foreign students and individuals involved in pro-Palestinian protests.
This order authorizes the deportation of international students
who participate in demonstrations perceived as anti-Israel,
aligning with the administration’s broader strategy to
address campus activities
deemed supportive of organizations like Hamas.
The executive order
, signed in late January 2025,
directs federal agencies
to identify and potentially
revoke the visas of non-citizen students involved in such protests.
The administration justifies this action by
referencing immigration
laws that permit deportation of non-citizens who
“endorse or espouse” terrorist organizations,
with Hamas being designated as such by the U.S. since 1997.
DAILY BRUIN
