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FIRST ON FOX: A new legislative proposal seeks to prohibit visa holders who express support for Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations from remaining in the United States. This move comes in response to a troubling rise in antisemitic violence across the nation.
The Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act, spearheaded by Representative August Pfluger, a Republican from Texas, aims to extend current laws in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The legislation now targets members of Hamas, Hezbollah, al Qaeda, ISIS, and Palestine Islamic Jihad, along with anyone endorsing or promoting the activities of these groups.
Pfluger stated that there is no room in America for foreign adversaries or sympathizers of terrorism. He underscored the current climate, where antisemitic incidents and terror attacks from illegal aliens have reportedly surged, coupled with increasing pro-Hamas sentiment on college campuses. He emphasized the urgency of action to secure U.S. borders from those who wish to harm Americans.
This legislative effort follows a surge in antisemitic attacks, which have intensified in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza after Hamas’s attacks on October 7. In recent weeks, various incidents have raised alarms throughout communities nationwide.
The Trump administration has also responded by revoking student visas for individuals engaged in pro-Gaza protests. The State Department temporarily halted new student visa interviews last month, indicating a need to restructure the vetting process for applicants.
Currently, the Immigration and Nationality Act restricts individuals engaged in terrorist activities, members of designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, or those providing material support to these groups. However, the interpretation of these criteria often relies on case-by-case assessments, requiring concrete evidence of direct involvement or contributions. This situation has led to varying standards set by administrative policies.
The Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act intends to expand these criteria by formalizing that mere endorsement or promotion of terrorist ideology could lead to deportation or inadmissibility. This change could represent a significant shift in immigration enforcement, focusing not solely on actions but also on speech and associations. Consequently, even those who may not be official members of foreign terrorist organizations could face scrutiny if their expressions support such groups.
Recent Antisemitic Incidents Raise Concerns
A troubling incident occurred in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, when a group gathered to raise awareness about hostages in Gaza. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the suspect, allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the demonstrators. He reportedly expressed a desire to
