UCLA launches effort to fight antisemitism as Trump says more pro-Palestinian activist arrests ahead
The Trump administration warned 60 universities, including in California, to increase enforcement against antisemitism or face consequences. The same day, UCLA launched a new antisemitism effort amid federal investigations of the campus.
As ICE targets a pro-Palestinian activist, some Jews are asking if this is the fight against antisemitism they signed up for
The campus pro-Palestinian protests that erupted after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks united many Jewish students, parents and “defense” groups in a national fight against antisemitism, intimidation and the disruption of university life.
Trump touts ICE arrest of pro-Palestinian student protester
Khalil's attorneys said he is a green card holder married to a pregnant American citizen, and are challenging the validity of the arrest and detention. Khalil's arrest is the latest move by the Trump administration to make good on campaign promises to punish student protesters and universities the president argues have tolerated or encouraged anti-American and anti-Jewish sentiment during pro-Palestinian protests.
Trump Says Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Is First of Many to Come
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the arrest of a Palestinian graduate student who has played a prominent role in pro-Palestinian protests at New York's Columbia University will be followed by others.
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University
A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University is facing deportation following his arrest by federal immigration agents over the weekend.
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