Trump's Executive Order to remove students who endorse terror
The Times of Israel by Andrew Lapin 31 January 2025

Extracts:
  • Deportation plan has roots in "Project Esther"
The deportation plan has roots in "Project Esther" a policy proposal to combat antisemitism released by the right-wing "Heritage Foundation" during the campaign season

Prior to the election, many Jewish groups had declined to work with the "Heritage Foundation" on the initiative and criticized the program as an attempt,
1. to clamp down on left-wing political activism
2. without meaningfully addressing antisemitism on the right

But a small number of conservative-leaning Jewish groups, endorsed "Project Esther" including
1. the Zionist Organization of America
2. the Coalition for Jewish Values
3. and the Combat Antisemitism Movement

  • Harshly critical of Israel "IfNotNow"
"IfNotNow" a left-wing Jewish group harshly critical of Israel, also opposed Trump’s plan Wednesday, saying,
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it was “fueled by anti-Palestinian racism” and in service to anti-democratic ideals

"IfNotNow" spokesperson Eva Borgwardt said in a statement,
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“Empowering the far right endangers Jews”

“We call on fellow Jewish organizations and leaders who are committed to freedom of speech and safeguarding civil rights to vigorously oppose this dangerous executive order”