Human rights organizations have criticized the order, arguing that it curtails free speech and unfairly targets Palestinians. They claim the protests were against Israeli military actions, not Hamas, while some actions included vandalism and intimidation.Trump’s stance against pro-Hamas supporters has been a consistent part of his political agenda.

Upon taking office, he reinstated travel bans on primarily Muslim-majority countries and has continued strict immigration policies.This order is part of Trump’s broader push to address what he calls radicalism on campuses, particularly targeting students linked to pro-Hamas activities. It calls for deportation of foreign residents who break U.S. laws and urges recommendations for addressing anti-Semitism.