Trump allies and other Republicans have been giving a preview of what could happen to protests, protesters and aligned groups once the new administration begins.

Summary

Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are preparing to crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters.

Measures could include deporting foreign students advocating for Hamas, prosecuting protest leaders for failing to register as foreign agents, and applying anti-terrorism or hate speech laws.

Critics, including civil rights groups like the ACLU and CCR, warn this could criminalize protected speech.

Legal battles are expected, especially as groups like the Heritage Foundation push initiatives like Project Esther to target alleged Hamas supporters.

Campus protests and student visa revocations are likely focal points for enforcement.

  • @fukhueson
    2•1 month ago

    Hmm but I was told that Harris wouldn’t check every box on my list. How can I possibly make a thoughtful decision between not getting everything I wanted and getting nothing?

    /S

    Edit: what is this I see through this thread? Users downplaying how Democrats are different from Republicans in a post about how Republicans are gonna be worse than Democrats?

    My, I might start to think that’s a bad angle…