One Day After Trump's Order, University of Michigan Suspends Hamas Supporters

Less than a day after the executive order by the President of the United States to combat anti-Semitism in America, the University of Michigan suspended a group of students supporting Hamas and Palestinian groups for two years and revoked their scholarships. This group, known as 'Students United for Freedom and Equality,' was accused of violating behavioral standards and university and student organization regulations after staging violent protests on campus last spring. These Palestinian-supporting students have also been banned from gathering in university spaces and have until next Thursday to appeal this ruling. In a statement regarding the suspension of this group of students, the University of Michigan noted: 'We welcome protests on campus, as long as they do not infringe on the rights of others, disrupt university events or activities, and threaten policies and community safety.' Donald Trump, the President of the United States, signed an executive order on February 1 to combat anti-Semitism in America. According to the White House website, the executive order states that 'decisive and unprecedented steps will be taken to use all federal resources to combat the rise of anti-Semitism on campuses and streets in America.' The President mandated that all federal ministers and agency heads review all existing criminal and civil authorities and actions to combat anti-Semitism within 60 days and report back to the White House. He also emphasized the cancellation of student visas for 'all Hamas supporters' in America, stating that the Department of Justice would swiftly take actions to 'maintain law and order, combat vandalism and intimidation by Hamas supporters, and investigate and punish anti-Semitic racism in leftist and anti-American universities.' A group of Hamas-supporting students physically blocked Jewish students from attending classes on campus last spring, obstructed synagogue entrances, and attacked worshippers. The White House: 'Student visas for all Hamas supporters in America will be revoked.' Trump's order to combat anti-Semitism: Hamas supporters will be expelled. The proposal to sanction the International Criminal Court did not receive a vote from the U.S. Senate. Herzog: The Iranian regime is a hub of anti-Semitism and terrorism. The U.S. response to the ICC ruling against Israeli leaders: lacks 'jurisdiction.'