It’s done! He didn’t hesitate for long and made another decision! Donald Trump has signed the order

In a recent effort to address anti-Semitism, former U.S. President Donald Trump enacted an executive order that carries considerable consequences for foreign students and those engaged in pro-Palestinian protests. This order permits the deportation of international students who take part in demonstrations viewed as anti-Israel, in line with the administration’s overarching strategy to tackle campus activities considered supportive of groups such as Hamas.

The executive order, enacted in late January 2025, instructs federal agencies to locate and possibly annul the visas of non-citizen students participating in these protests. The administration supports this measure by citing immigration regulations that allow for the deportation of non-citizens who ‘support or advocate for’ terrorist groups, with Hamas having been classified as such by the United States since 1997.

Critics contend that this policy blurs the line between valid political expression and endorsement of terrorism, which could jeopardize free speech rights. Legal scholars and civil liberties organizations caution that employing immigration enforcement to stifle protected speech might violate constitutional principles and could result in excessive actions by law enforcement.

In reaction to the executive order, various alumni associations from universities have initiated proactive steps. For example, an alumni association from Columbia University has allegedly engaged in discussions to pinpoint students participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with the intention of aiding in their deportation.

This situation has ignited a wider conversation regarding the equilibrium between addressing anti-Semitism and safeguarding free speech within academic environments. As the Justice Department advances in executing the executive order, educational institutions and civil rights organizations are vigilantly observing its effects on student activism and the international student population throughout the country.