Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday ordered the University of Florida to shut down their “Students for Justice in Palestine” group for “violating Florida’s laws against antisemitism,” The Daily Signal reports.
NEW: Governor DeSantis just ordered the University of Florida and the University of South Florida to deactivate their “Students for Justice in Palestine” groups for violating Florida’s laws against antisemitism. pic.twitter.com/Y3B6hLnRJZ
— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 24, 2023
Opposing the state of Israel is illegal in Ron DeSantis’ Florida.
At the Daily Signal we have repeatedly reported on these SJP protests, such as at GW in DC, GMU in Virginia, and near American University.
These protests are rife with antisemitism, including calling for an end to Israel. https://t.co/yDOhafkFJn
— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 24, 2023
Nothing says “America First” like making it illegal to criticize a foreign government!
“Based on the National SJP’s support of terrorism, in consultation with Governor DeSantis, the student chapters must be deactivated,” the order states.
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