Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to combat anti-Semitism, impacting foreign students and individuals involved in pro-Palestinian protests. The order authorizes the deportation of international students participating in demonstrations deemed anti-Israel, aligning with the administration’s broader strategy against activities supporting groups like Hamas.
Signed in January 2025, the order directs federal agencies to identify and potentially revoke visas for non-citizen students involved in such protests. The action is justified by referencing immigration laws allowing the deportation of non-citizens who “endorse or espouse” terrorist organizations, with Hamas being designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. since 1997.
