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Trump's Administration Faces Backlash for Targeting Pro-Palestinian Academics

7/11/2025

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Trump Targets Academics

President Trump's administration is under fire for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian academics, with aides reportedly using the Canary Mission website to monitor and deport them. This alarming tactic has sparked fears of a modern-day McCarthyism, especially following Trump's executive order in January aimed at stifling pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses.

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Khalil Sues Trump

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing for $20 million over alleged false imprisonment and defamation linked to his immigration arrest. The Department of Homeland Security counters that Khalil's actions endangered Jewish students. His case underscores a troubling trend, with over 300 student visas reportedly revoked since March 2025, raising concerns for activists everywhere.

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Trump Targets Academics

President Trump's administration is under fire for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian academics, with aides reportedly using the Canary Mission website to monitor and deport them. This alarming tactic has sparked fears of a modern-day McCarthyism, especially following Trump's executive order in January aimed at stifling pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses.

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