Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 to combat anti-Semitism, authorizing the deportation of foreign students involved in protests perceived as anti-Israel.
The order directs federal agencies to identify and revoke visas of non-citizen students supporting organizations like Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist group by the U.S. since 1997.
Citing immigration laws, the administration justifies the move as part of broader efforts to address campus activities linked to extremist affiliations.
