@voteinorout: Project Esther is a strategic initiative launched by the conservative think tank #HeritageFoundation in October 2024, aiming to combat antisemitism in the United States. The plan identifies pro-Palestinian organizations, such as Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine, as part of a so-called “Hamas Support Network” (HSN), alleging that these groups are effectively terrorist support networks. The strategy includes measures like revoking visas, deporting activists, and defunding institutions that are perceived to support pro-Palestinian movements. Critics argue that Project Esther conflates legitimate political activism with terrorism, potentially infringing on free speech rights and academic freedom. The implementation of Project Esther’s recommendations has found resonance in the policies of the ##DonaldTrumpadministration. Actions such as the revocation of student visas for pro-Palestinian activists, increased surveillance of campus activities, and the withdrawal of federal funding from universities accused of harboring antisemitic sentiments mirror the blueprint laid out in Project Esther. These measures have sparked concerns among civil liberties organizations, which warn that such policies may suppress dissent and target minority communities under the guise of combating antisemitism. #P#ProjectEstherH#HeritageFoundationD#DonaldTrumpP#ProPalestinianActivismF#FreeSpeechA#AcademicFreedomC#CivilLibertiesH#HamasSupportNetworkJ#JewishVoiceForPeaceS#StudentsForJusticeInPalestineRead more at the link in our bio. Video by Katie J.M. Baker, Farah Otero-Amad, Christina Shaman, James Surdam, Gabriel Blanco/The New York Times repost @joyannreid

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