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Trump Threatens Funding Amid College Pro-Palestinian Protests

3/9/2025

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Colleges in New York are grappling with intense pro-Palestinian protests, leading to harsh crackdowns, including expulsions and arrests. President Trump has threatened to withdraw federal funding from schools that permit these demonstrations. His administration's controversial use of AI to revoke student visas has sparked fears over free speech and privacy rights amid the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Colleges in New York are grappling with intense pro-Palestinian protests, leading to harsh crackdowns, including expulsions and arrests. President Trump has threatened to withdraw federal funding from schools that permit these demonstrations. His administration's controversial use of AI to revoke student visas has sparked fears over free speech and privacy rights amid the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict.