Student journalists are increasingly retracting their names from published articles due to fears of legal consequences and professional backlash inspired by the Trump administration. This trend follows the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts graduate student whose deportation is reportedly linked to her critical writing about Israel. Editors at several university newspapers report a rise in takedown requests, reflecting anxiety especially among international students but also affecting US citizens. The situation has escalated to the point where multiple articles are being taken down at institutions like Columbia and Stanford, highlighting a chilling effect on free speech and journalistic expression.
Fearing legal repercussions and professional consequences, student journalists are retracting their names from published articles amid intensifying repression by the Trump administration targeting students perceived to be associated with the pro-Palestinian movement.
Editors at university newspapers report rising anxiety among writers since the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk, highlighting concerns that expressing opinions could lead to deportation.
Requests to retract articles have surged, reflecting a growing fear of retaliation not just among international students but also among US citizens contributing to student media.
At Columbia University, over a dozen articles have faced takedown requests amid pressures, indicating the precarious balance student journalists face with their freedom of expression.
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