In response to pro-Palestine protests, Republicans have threatened everything from taking federal funding away from universities, deporting students who have been involved and arresting those who refuse to comply.
But other than holding hearings where public officials and university representatives are blasted with questions, it’s unclear if Congress can accomplish these goals.
Some of their ideas could run into serious legal challenges, and others could die in a Democratic-controlled Senate. The most lawmakers may be able to do is use their bully pulpit to try to force change at universities.