Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defends his decision to ban pro-Palestinian groups from colleges in the state, rejecting criticism from his 2024 rival Vivek Ramaswamy. DeSantis argues that these groups have ties to Hamas and providing material support to terrorism, which is not protected under the First Amendment.
has amplified and defended his call to ban pro-Palestinian groups from colleges in the state, rejecting claims by 2024 rival Vivek Ramaswamy that such restrictions were a “shameful political ploy” and “utter hypocrisy” that amounted to a violation of free speech rights.before locking Palestinian rights supporters in with supporters of Hamas .
DeSantis’s comments come against a backdrop of increasing visible public protests in the US, including on college campuses and in a pattern of civil disruptions. The protests are efforts against the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and a three-week military campaign to destroy Hamas believed to be holding 230 Israeli hostages after a cross-border attack that killed more than 1,300.
“To bend the law in this manner shows the utmost disrespect not only to any pro-Palestinian organization, but also to anyone who truly cares for political freedom and freedom of speech.”Our US morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters” released by SJP described the 7 October attack on Israel as “the resistance” and “unequivocally states: ‘Palestinian students in exile are PART of this movement, not in solidarity with this movement’”.
He also claimed the group is violating state law. “It is a felony under Florida law to ‘knowingly provide material support ... to a designated foreign terrorist organization’ ... Here, National SJP has affirmatively identified it is part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood – a terrorist-led attack.”
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