How the Trump administration and congressional Republicans may crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
How the Trump administration and congressional Republicans may crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
Trump allies and other Republicans have been giving a preview of what could happen to protests, protesters and aligned groups once the new administration begins.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22383492
Summary
Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are preparing to crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Measures could include deporting foreign students advocating for Hamas, prosecuting protest leaders for failing to register as foreign agents, and applying anti-terrorism or hate speech laws.
Critics, including civil rights groups like the ACLU and CCR, warn this could criminalize protected speech.
Legal battles are expected, especially as groups like the Heritage Foundation push initiatives like Project Esther to target alleged Hamas supporters.
Campus protests and student visa revocations are likely focal points for enforcement.
How the Trump administration and congressional Republicans may crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
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>implying there isn't already a crackdown
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Democrats have helped lay the groundwork for these actions. It's already happening