What it is about
Israeli NGO Shurat HaDin, representing terror victims from the October 7 Hamas attack, has formally requested that U.S. immigration authorities revoke visas for foreign nationals involved in violent protests on American campuses. The law center also demands an investigation into universities’ compliance with immigration regulations.
Why it matters
The request emphasizes the urgent need to address antisemitism and foreign interference in American educational institutions, ensuring that those who incite and participate in violent protests do not exploit the U.S. educational system.
Shurat HaDin’s Stand
According to Shurat HaDin’s letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the directors of ICE and USCIS, many foreign nationals participating in violent campus protests have violated visa terms. They assert that universities harboring these individuals foster environments where antisemitic incidents can thrive.
Reaction
Shurat HaDin highlights that recent campus protests were meticulously organized and funded, often involving training from groups like “Samidoun,” which is classified as a terrorist organization in Israel and Germany. They argue that these orchestrators inflame antisemitism and can compromise the safety and integrity of universities.
Violations and National Security
The NGO stresses that foreign nationals who are suspended or expelled no longer meet visa requirements, necessitating the revocation of their visas. ICE is also urged to independently gather data and investigate these cases, treating this as a national security concern.
Call to Action
Shurat HaDin calls for immediate action in monitoring the compliance of Designated Student Officers (DSOs) at universities. These officers are responsible for reporting foreign students’ records and activities. If they fail to report violations, Shurat HaDin insists that institutions should lose their certification to host foreign students.
Quote
Shurat HaDin President Nitsana Darshan-Leitner states, “The latest violent protests have proved that foreign involvement in US universities has reached a new level. Billions of dollars poured into universities’ pockets, and the nourishing of terrorist student groups such as SJP, have paved the way for antisemitism and violence. America must act swiftly if it wishes to save its educational system from the claws of Islamists and extremists.”
Key Tags
Hamas, Terrorism, University, Shurat HaDin, Antisemitism, The October 7 Massacre
This story was first published on jpost.com.