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Students Rally Against IHRA Definition to Protect Free Speech

4/23/2025

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Students Rally Against IHRA

In Australia, a coalition of 26 Muslim student groups and 35 pro-Palestinian organizations is rallying against universities adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. They assert that this definition blurs the lines between legitimate criticism of Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment, stifling vital Palestinian advocacy. Their call for change seeks to protect free expression on campuses.

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Students Weigh Visa Risks

Foreign students in the U.S., especially from Ireland, are growing anxious over the threat of visa revocations tied to pro-Palestinian activism. The Union of Students in Ireland is cautioning students about the risks associated with their activism during the J1 visa program, prompting many to rethink their plans to study in America amid increasing immigration scrutiny.

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Students Rally Against IHRA

In Australia, a coalition of 26 Muslim student groups and 35 pro-Palestinian organizations is rallying against universities adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. They assert that this definition blurs the lines between legitimate criticism of Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment, stifling vital Palestinian advocacy. Their call for change seeks to protect free expression on campuses.

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