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The Peril of Government Overreach Under the Guise of Combatting Antisemitism
The controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s attempt to obtain personal information about Jewish individuals from the University of Pennsylvania highlights concerns regarding federal overreach. While combating rising antisemitism is important, compelling religious identification raises alarms about privacy and civil liberties, risking historical abuses and eroding freedoms.