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Brandeis University on Tuesday said it will no longer recognize the local chapter of the National Students for Justice in Palestine because the student group “openly supports Hamas, a terrorist organization.”

Brandeis University in Waltham said it is ending official recognition on campus for a local chapter of National Students for Justice in Palestine.

Administrators’ typical argument against divestment — that it would betray “fiduciary duty” — is growing weaker as the fossil-fuel sector continues to decline. In fact, divesting may end up saving colleges money.

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