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

In this Legal Insurrection article, Florida moves to crack down on campus extremism with a new law aimed at students linked to terrorist organizations, raising fresh questions about free speech, national security, and the role of universities.

• Ron DeSantis signed legislation allowing colleges to discipline students connected to designated terrorist groups
• The law targets support, affiliation, or coordination with organizations officially labeled as terrorists
• Universities in Florida are now empowered to suspend or expel students under these provisions
• The measure follows a wave of campus protests and rising concerns about pro-terror group sympathies
• Supporters argue the bill strengthens national security and protects Jewish students amid rising antisemitism
• Critics warn the law could infringe on free speech and be used too broadly against political expression
• The legislation builds on Florida’s broader push to reshape higher education governance and campus culture
• Debate continues over how schools will define “ties” to terrorist groups and enforce the policy

Read the full story: https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/04/governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-that-would-allow-colleges-to-punish-students-with-ties-to-terror-groups/