Trump Plans Deportation for Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters

President Trump's recent executive order aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses has sparked significant controversy, as critics argue it threatens free speech and targets pro-Palestine activists. The order allows for the deportation of noncitizen students participating in protests deemed antisemitic under a broad definition, raising concerns among rights groups and legal scholars who warn it could violate constitutional free speech rights. Notably, the case of Liu Lijun, a Chinese national facing deportation after anti-Israel protests at UCLA, exemplifies the administration's aggressive enforcement of this policy. Trump's administration is also collaborating with educational institutions to monitor and potentially remove foreign students involved in such activism. Additionally, ongoing federal investigations into alleged antisemitic harassment at several universities signify a concerted effort to address these issues, further complicating the landscape for student activists. Critics maintain that these actions reflect an authoritarian approach to stifling dissenting political views on campus.