U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined forces with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to raise concerns that certain organizations operating on U.S. college campuses, including National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), may be failing to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Their concern stems from potential ties between these groups and entities linked to Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization, with the goal of influencing U.S. public opinion and policy in ways that align with foreign interests.
In a joint letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Ernst and Grassley highlighted the need for an investigation into the NSJP and its affiliated chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).
They argue that NSJP, which has ties to organizations associated with Hamas, may be functioning as a “publicity agent” for foreign entities, which would require registration under FARA. This registration ensures transparency about foreign influence in U.S. public discourse.
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The senators cited public reports suggesting that these campus organizations may be working to shift U.S. opinion in favor of foreign adversaries, and they emphasized the increase in anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism linked to these activities. The letter calls on the DOJ and FBI to examine whether NSJP and its related chapters meet the criteria for FARA registration and to investigate any potential violations of FARA-related statutes.
Ernst has previously taken legislative action to combat antisemitism on college campuses, sponsoring the “Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act” and advocating for the protection of Jewish and Israeli students from discrimination.
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