Trump Plans to Deport Pro-Hamas Activists

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism, directing federal agencies to identify civil and criminal actions against anti-Jewish activists. The NY Post reports that the order includes provisions to deport non-citizen activists—such as students on visas—who participated in anti-Israel protests following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel.

The Justice Department will also investigate pro-Hamas graffiti and intimidation, particularly on college campuses. The move follows a report from six Republican-led House committees urging the federal government to address antisemitism more aggressively, including by conditioning federal aid to colleges to enforce stricter policies against anti-Jewish discrimination.

The executive order is part of Trump’s broader efforts to combat antisemitism, building on his previous comments about deporting pro-Hamas students. Some legal experts argue that non-citizens have fewer free speech rights, citing a 1972 Supreme Court ruling. The move also follows a report about protests in Washington, DC, where banners supporting Hamas were displayed during an Israeli Prime Minister’s speech to Congress.