Staff Reports
In the midst of Passover celebrations, colleges in the United States have recently seen a surge in anti-Israel protests, with some students facing suspension for their participation in violent demonstrations against Israel's response to Hamas' terrorist attack. The Department of Homeland Security has warned that these suspensions could result in deportation for the international students involved, particularly if their academic progress is hindered.
Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS, has stated that a temporary suspension could lead to removal proceedings if the student is believed to be unable to make normal progress in their studies. These decisions would be made case-by-case in conjunction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has called for the immediate deportation of international students in the USA who support Hamas, as well as the revocation of federal student loans for American students arrested for supporting Hamas.
Dear @DHSgov,
Please add all students who have promoted terrorism or engaged in terrorist acts on behalf of Hamas to the terrorist watch list.
Please remove them from admission to government buildings & place them on the TSA No Fly List.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) April 23, 2024
Amidst the protests, Jewish groups on college campuses have emphasized the importance of celebrating Passover with courage and conviction despite the risk to Jewish students. The Chabad at Yale University has urged the university to take concrete steps to provide a safe environment for Jewish students, as the protests have turned violent and put Jewish students at risk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the violent anti-Semitic protests on U.S. campuses, calling for them to be stopped and unequivocally condemned. He has also expressed disappointment in the response of several university presidents to the situation.
In light of these developments, a note from the Deputy Managing Editor of the news source urges readers to support the fight for America's values, emphasizing the importance of the 2024 election and the readers' role in shaping the country's future.
