Trump may implement deportation for antisemitism: Media reveals details
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US President Donald Trump may sign an executive order to toughen penalties for antisemitism as early as today, 29 January. One of the options for punishment is likely to be deportation, according to the New York Post.
According to the media outlet, Trump will issue an executive order directing all federal agencies to identify civil and criminal measures to combat antisemitism, including finding ways to deport anti-Jewish activists who have broken the law.
The New York Post specifies that agency and department heads will be required to present recommendations to the White House within 60 days, as well as outline the Justice Department's plans to investigate graffiti and harassment in support of Hamas, particularly on college campuses.
At the same time, as the journalists report, the order calls for the deportation of foreign residents — especially students on visas — who have violated the law during anti-Israel protests following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.
The outlet reminds that last month, six committees of the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, released a report calling on the government to do more to combat antisemitism. Specifically, it proposed limiting federal funding for colleges to force them to implement stricter policies against anti-Jewish prejudice.
The report paid particular attention to Columbia University, where large gatherings were held, during which numerous instances of anti-Jewish remarks were recorded against both pro-Israel activists and Jewish students.
Protests in the United States
Students in the United States have repeatedly organized mass protests in support of Palestine. They sharply criticized the actions of Israel, which is fighting Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
In response, Republican congress members proposed sending students who have broken the law on campus to the Gaza Strip.
