Advocacy groups have condemned a vote in the US House of Representatives to cut federal funding from universities that participate in or support boycotts of Israel.
Critics say the measure threatens academic freedom and freedom of expression, arguing that universities should not lose government funding because of the political positions they or their students take.
Supporters of the measure argue that federal funds should not support institutions that participate in discriminatory boycotts against Israel. The proposal has sparked debate over the limits of government funding and the right of universities to take political positions.
The vote comes amid growing tensions in the United States over how universities should respond to the Israel–Palestine conflict, with protests and calls for boycotts continuing on several campuses.