Indiana Senator introduces act aimed at 'terrorists'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTWO/WAWV)— Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act on Wednesday aimed at students working with organizations engaging in what they claim are 'illegal activities'.
The bill is said to prevent students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for working at said organizations. The act is in place to codify an executive order from President Trump to end taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness for students who participate in quote: 'illegal, anti-American behavior'.
'Taxpayers shouldn't be forced to pay student loans for radicals who aid terrorists, mutilate children, or promote illegal immigration,' said Senator Banks. 'This bill codifies President Trump's order to stop subsidizing anti-American extremism.'
According to the news release from the senator's office, the key provisions of the act will prevent students from receiving credit if their organization engages in:
Aiding or abetting violations of federal immigration laws
Materially supporting terrorism
Materially supporting child abuse, including the chemical or surgical castration or mutilation of children or the trafficking of children to transgender sanctuary States for purposes of emancipation from their lawful parents, in violation of applicable law
Aiding and abetting illegal discrimination
Violating State tort laws, including against trespassing and disorderly conduct
For the full text of the bill, you can click here.
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