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