Project Esther’s reputation cannot be salvaged. Its key proposals involve the following:

1. Deporting international students and revoking visas/green cards for those involved in pro-Palestinian speech or activism.

Since when do we in America legally deport or even otherwise punish anyone solely for their speech or activism?

2. Cutting federal funding to higher education institutions accused of tolerating antisemitism.

Accused of tolerating antisemitism? That’s it? Just based on accusations without some proof? This is a dangerous way of doing business in America.

Some high-up government officials might support this. But that does not make it right, or constitutional, or consistent with the foundations of our republic.

3. Using counterterrorism and racketeering laws (i.e., RICO Act) to

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