Trump Signs Executive Order To Target Pro-Palestine Activists in the Name of ‘Combatting Antisemitism’

On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order designed to crack down on pro-Palestinian activism in the US in the name of “combatting antisemitism” that could lead to the deportation of foreign students involved in protests.

Pro-Israel politicians have labeled protests against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza that have taken place at college campuses as “antisemitic,” even though many Jewish students have participated in the demonstrations.

Trump’s order directs US government agencies to identify “all civil and criminal authorities or actions” that could be used to “curb or combat antisemitism” and refers to incidents on college campuses.

The order says the Attorney General shall submit a report analyzing court cases “against or involving institutions of higher education alleging civil-rights violations related to or arising from post-October 7, 2023 campus antisemitism” and indicate whether or not the AG will take action over any of the cases.