Trump signs executive order on deportation of foreign students

US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at the immediate deportation of foreign students found supporting terrorist organisations such as Hamas and Hezbollah, or calling for violent actions, including the intifada, on US soil.

The essence of the order

The new document is part of the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen national security. According to the order, any expression of support for terrorist groups or calls for violence by foreign students will be met with immediate deportation. Moreover, the procedure excludes the right to appeal, making the measures particularly strict.

The administration explains that the decision is driven by the need to prevent radicalisation in American universities, where citizens from many countries study. "We must protect our people from potential threats coming from within," a White House representative stated.

Public and expert reaction

However, the order has sparked fierce debate in society and academic circles. Many experts in law and education see the new law as a threat to freedom of speech and expression. Human rights organisations warn of the potential for unlawful application of the order and discrimination on ethnic and religious grounds.

Some lawyers point to the risk that students expressing their political views, even if not linked to violent actions, may fall under the category of "supporting terrorism". There are also concerns that such measures could turn against the US those who previously viewed the country as a bastion of academic freedom and tolerance.

Administration's position

Nevertheless, the presidential administration emphasises that the new executive order is a necessary step to protect the country. According to official representatives, such measures are directed exclusively against individuals who pose a real threat to national security. "This is not a matter of suppressing freedom of speech, but of preventing radicalisation and ensuring the safety of American citizens," one White House representative noted.