Civil rights groups and legal scholars said the new measure would violate constitutional free speech rights and would likely draw legal challenges.

Critics say the directive won't actually stop antisemitism, but will target immigrants while cracking down on free speech.

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order which would deport non-American college students who participated in pro-Palestine rallys.

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The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.