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Oklahoma Illegals Law & TikTok Fights Back | Afternoon Update | 4.26.24

Apr 26, 2024
05:54
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Current affairs updates include USC cancelation, Oklahoma's crackdown on illegal immigrants, EPA rules, mortgage rate increases, TikTok response, & airlines changes. Also, explore airline cabin design evolution and Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy reinstatement.
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  • Universities face challenges in handling sensitive issues like anti-Israel protests, impacting major events like graduation ceremonies.
  • States like Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Florida are passing stricter laws targeting illegal immigrants, reflecting a growing trend.

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Security Concerns Force USC Graduation Ceremony Cancellation

The University of Southern California had to cancel its main graduation ceremony due to security concerns. Anti-Israel demonstrations on campus led to controversy when the valedictorian was found to have called for abolishing Israel on social media. The clash between anti-Israel protesters and police forced the campus to shut down, impacting over 65,000 expected attendees. This incident brought attention to the tensions and risks universities face in handling such sensitive issues.

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