GOP Lawmakers Propose Deportation and Community Service for Pro-Hamas Student Protesters
New legislation targets students involved in pro-Hamas protests on U.S. campuses, proposing visa cancellations and mandatory community service in Gaza.
- Rep. Andy Ogles introduces a bill to revoke visas of students arrested for pro-Hamas activities, suggesting they study abroad in hostile territories.
- The proposed measures include sending convicted protesters to Gaza for a minimum of six months of community service.
- Opposition from Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups like CODEPINK highlights the bill's controversial reception.
- The bill links recent campus unrest to broader geopolitical tensions, citing the need to protect educational institutions from violence.
- Critics argue the bill's feasibility and ethical implications, anticipating resistance in the Democrat-controlled Senate.