Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill That Would Allow Colleges to Punish Students With Ties to Terror Groups

Something like this is desperately needed in New York, but that will never happen.

Campus Reform reports:

Florida law allows colleges to punish students tied to terrorist groupsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on April 6 allowing state officials to designate certain organizations as terrorist groups, a move that could impact student activity on college campuses.The legislation, House Bill 1471, establishes a process for identifying both domestic and foreign terrorist organizations and takes effect on July 1. The measure also directs public colleges to discipline students affiliated with such groups and penalizes institutions that support them.Under the law, Florida courts cannot enforce foreign or religious legal codes, and universities that back designated organizations risk losing public funding. State officials say the measure aligns with federal counterterrorism practices and aims to protect taxpayer resources.Supporters argue the bill strengthens public safety and ensures state funds do not benefit extremist causes. DeSantis said the state will continue investing in “public safety” and education funding, while rejecting support for extremist activity.Opposition groups, including the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), have criticized the legislation. In a public statement, the organization argued the bill could infringe on constitutional protections and due process rights.“The government should never have the power to politically target people or organizations for their First Amendment-protected beliefs, advocacy, or community work,” the group wrote. “This is a recipe for injustice.”The debate highlights ongoing tensions between security measures and civil liberties, particularly on college campuses where student organizations operate under university oversight.

Tags: College Insurrection, Florida, Ron DeSantis, Terrorism

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