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St. John's University has consistently advocated for DACA recipients and undocumented students, providing legal resources and public support in opposition to the restrictive immigration policies favored by the Trump administration.
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St. John's is an active member of the ACCU , which has frequently lobbied against Trump-era policies regarding international student visas and refugee admissions.
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St. John's University maintains an Office of Equity and Inclusion and has implemented a university-wide 'Anti-Racism Action Plan.' This includes mandatory training and curriculum reviews aimed at dismantling systemic racism, a stance often…
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St. John's is an active member of the ACCU, which has frequently lobbied against Trump-era policies regarding international student visas and refugee admissions.
Association with groups that actively litigate or lobby against MAGA-signature immigration and education policies indicates institutional alignment with the opposition.
St. John's University is listed as a member institution.
St. John's University engages in lobbying primarily focused on Pell Grants and higher education funding. These activities are generally non-partisan and focused on institutional financial health.
Notes: Lobbying expenditures typically range from $100k-$200k annually.
Lobbying for federal aid is a standard practice for large universities and does not indicate a specific MAGA or anti-MAGA alignment.
St. John's University lobbying focus: Education, Budget/Appropriations.
In response to the 2023 SCOTUS ruling ending race-conscious admissions, St. John's issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to diversity while stating it would comply with the law, reflecting a balanced institutional caution.
The university expressed disappointment in the ruling (anti-MAGA signal) but emphasized legal compliance (neutral signal), resulting in a low-weight neutral/mixed classification.
While we are disappointed by the Court’s decision, our mission remains unchanged.
The university has committed to the Catholic Climate Covenant and 'Laudato Si' Action Platform, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. This positioning supports environmental regulations often opposed by the MAGA movement.
Climate change advocacy and institutional sustainability goals align with the Biden administration's priorities and contrast with MAGA's deregulation and fossil-fuel-centric energy policies.
St. John’s University is committed to environmental sustainability as a core Vincentian value.
St. John's University implemented strict COVID-19 vaccine mandates for students and staff during the 2021-2022 academic years, a policy stance that was frequently criticized by MAGA-aligned figures advocating for medical freedom.
Vaccine mandates became a highly polarized issue; the university's adoption of mandates aligns with mainstream public health guidance and contrasts with MAGA-populist opposition to such requirements.
St. John’s University will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Following the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, President Brian J. Shanley, O.P., issued a statement calling the events a 'dark day for our democracy' and emphasizing the need for a peaceful transition of power.
While framed as a call for peace, the explicit condemnation of the events surrounding the certification of the 2020 election aligns with anti-MAGA sentiment regarding election integrity narratives.
The violence we witnessed yesterday at the U.S. Capitol was a shocking assault on the democratic process.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) records indicate that the vast majority of political contributions from individuals identifying St. John's University as their employer have gone to Democratic candidates and committees (e.g., ActBlue, Biden for President) rather than Republican or MAGA-aligned PACs.
Notes: Based on aggregate data from the 2020 and 2024 cycles.
While not direct university spending, the political leaning of the workforce provides a proxy for the institution's internal political culture.
University employees overwhelmingly favor Democratic candidates in federal elections.
St. John's University maintains an Office of Equity and Inclusion and has implemented a university-wide 'Anti-Racism Action Plan.' This includes mandatory training and curriculum reviews aimed at dismantling systemic racism, a stance often at odds with MAGA-aligned critiques of DEI in education.
Notes: The plan was significantly expanded following the 2020 social justice protests.
Institutionalizing DEI is a core policy signal that contrasts with the MAGA movement's legislative and rhetorical opposition to such programs in higher education.
St. John’s is committed to creating an institution that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable.
St. John's University has consistently advocated for DACA recipients and undocumented students, providing legal resources and public support in opposition to the restrictive immigration policies favored by the Trump administration.
Notes: The university joined several amicus briefs supporting DACA.
Immigration restriction is a cornerstone of the MAGA platform. Active institutional support for DACA and undocumented residents is a direct policy counter-signal.
St. John’s University stands in solidarity with our DACA students.