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President Trump signed an executive order launching a wide-reaching federal effort to combat rising antisemitism in the U.S., especially on college campuses.

The order states that U.S. policy will use every appropriate legal tool to hold those responsible for anti-Semitic violence and harassment accountable, aiming to address what it describes as a surge in hateful discrimination and attacks.

According to a White House fact sheet, universities can no longer ignore their responsibilities in protecting students. The order seeks to strengthen anti-discrimination efforts and ensure all students feel safe and treated equally.

One student emphasized that no other minority group is expected to endure constant threats without protection, underscoring the harmful impact of unchecked harassment on campus life.

Critics of the order argue that it may violate constitutional rights and go too far. They worry that measures like canceling student visas over protest involvement could suppress freedom of speech.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression cautioned against punishing speech that falls within protected protest, raising concerns about limiting students’ rights.

Supporters of free speech stress the importance of preserving the First Amendment while also making campuses safe for open dialogue. A University of Pennsylvania student noted that while violence should never be tolerated, peaceful protest must be protected, and colleges need to clearly define what constitutes antisemitism.