Academic Arrest in D.C. Escalates Trump's Speech Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Advocacy
A Georgetown researcher's arrest has escalated efforts by the Trump administration to crack down on speech that critics say is anti-Semitic or anti-Israel, scholars say. Professor Nader Hashemi was arrested for his views on Israel and Palestine.
A Georgetown University researcher's arrest has heightened concerns over Trump administration crackdowns on pro-Palestine speech and academic freedom, according to scholars who say it marks a significant escalation of these efforts. Professor Nader Hashemi was arrested for his alleged ties to the Palestinian cause, sparking widespread condemnation from academics and activists. The incident highlights the growing tensions between free expression and national security concerns under the Trump administration's policies. Critics argue that such actions undermine the rights of academic freedom and peaceful protest.
