A federal bench trial commences over a lawsuit filed by university associations against President Trump regarding a policy targeting faculty and students in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Plaintiffs claim this policy infringes on the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. The response has silenced many noncitizen students and faculty, who are withdrawing from political protests and modifying their social media engagement. Scholars are expected to testify about the adverse effects of arrests on activist roles, influencing their public criticism of Israeli policies and involvement in Palestinian human rights advocacy.
Noncitizen students and faculty across the United States have been terrified into silence. They're avoiding political protests, purging their social media, and withdrawing from public engagement with groups associated with pro-Palestinian viewpoints.
The lawsuit filed by several university associations could challenge the Trump administration's policy of arresting and deporting individuals involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Several scholars are expected to testify how the policy and subsequent arrests have prompted them to abandon their activism for Palestinian human rights and criticizing Israeli government's policies.
The U.S. government has used its immigration enforcement powers to crack down on international students and scholars at several American universities since Trump took office.
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