Defunding and Boycotts: A Controversial Policy Landscape

This chapter explores the Trump administration's defunding of applied mathematics programs, linking it to claims of anti-Semitism in universities like UCLA. It highlights the implications of policies requiring citizens to avoid boycotting Israel to receive federal disaster relief, raising concerns about transparency and citizens' rights. The discussion also draws parallels between current boycotts against Israel and historic movements against apartheid, examining legal repercussions for those who participate in such protests.