Republican lawmakers are supporting Donald Trump's plan to penalize pro-Hamas protestors disguised in masks at rallies. Rep. Addison McDowell's Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025 aims to make it unlawful for people to wear a disguise while engaging in 'violent protests' that infringe on Americans' rights. The bill proposes increasing penalties for those who infringe on other Americans' rights while concealing their identities. Trump recently announced that federal funding will be halted for any college that allows 'illegal protests.' The proposed law comes after Trump pulled $400 million in federal funding for Columbia University over its handling of anti-Israel campus protests.