Florida Governor DeSantis Takes Aim at Pro-Palestinian Student Groups

Florida's university system chancellor has directed state universities to disband campus groups with ties to the national Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organization, following pressure from Governor Ron DeSantis. The state claims that SJP's support for terrorism, as evidenced by a toolkit published by the national organization, violates a state law against providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations. The punishment comes amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and reflects the state's staunch support for Israel. Future measures could include adverse employment actions and suspensions for school officials. SJP chapters disbanded can reapply as new organizations outside of the national organization's purview.