More than 130 Jewish students, staff, and alumni from Georgetown University signed a letter condemning the arrest of researcher Badar Khan Suri by federal agents. They argue that President Trump's policies increase the risk to Jews on campus and label Suri's arrest as an authoritarian act undermining community safety. DHS officials assert Suri promoted Hamas propaganda, a claim his lawyers deny, arguing it's retaliation for his pro-Palestinian stance. The letter highlights concerns over weaponized antisemitism in political agendas, calling attention to the broader implications for Jewish students and campus culture.
President Trump is weaponizing Jewish identity, faith and fears of antisemitism as a smokescreen for his authoritarian agenda, further harming the entire campus community.
Suri's lawyers deny that he has spread propaganda and accuse the Trump administration of retaliating against Suri and his wife for their support for Palestinians.
DHS' Tricia McLaughlin claimed it is absurd to believe that the revocation of visas for individuals linked to terrorism makes Jewish students less safe.
The Jewish students' letter states that Suri's arrest is an authoritarian move that undermines safety and security on campus.
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