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Trump Official Refuses to Say Whether He Thinks Protest Is “Deportable Offense”
The official said “we would have never let [Mahmoud Khalil] into the” US if he said he would participate in protests.
Pro-Israel Groups Urge Trump to Sanction Palestinian NGOs Out of Existence
A coalition of pro-Israel groups are pressuring the US Treasury Department to sanction Palestinian human rights groups.
Only 14 House Members Sign Letter Calling for Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Release
Lawmakers denounced the administration’s “assault on free speech” with Khalil’s detention.
Trump Kills $400M in Columbia University Contracts Over Campus Gaza Protests
“You can't appease the Zionists,” said one critic. “Stop playing the game — refuse the terms.”
Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label, Target Visa Holders as “Pro-Hamas”
Advocates for Palestinian rights raised alarm over the program, saying it is designed to chill dissent.
Trump Threatens Students, Universities If They Engage in Protests
Trump wrote that students taking part in “illegal” demonstrations at college campuses should be arrested or deported.
Complaint Filed on MI Teacher Who Scolded Student for Sitting During Pledge
The student said she “didn’t feel comfortable standing, because of what’s happening in Palestine.”
Trump Threatened to Revoke Visas of Students Who Dissent. Where’s the Pushback?
Universities that decried Trump’s “Muslim ban” in 2017 are largely silent now as Trump bullies international students.
Idaho Woman Violently Removed From GOP-Led Town Hall After Criticizing Lawmakers
The woman was removed by unidentified private security guards who appeared to be following orders from the sheriff.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes Knocking
The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let's know our rights.