Mark Bray, a Rutgers University history professor who wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook," is relocating to Spain with his family after receiving death threats and harassment[^1]. The threats emerged after President Trump designated antifa as a domestic terrorist organization in September 2025, when conservative activists began targeting Bray on social media[^2].

The Rutgers chapter of Turning Point USA circulated a petition calling for Bray's dismissal, labeling him "Dr. Antifa" and claiming he was an "outspoken, well-known antifa member"[^1]. After Fox News contacted him about the petition, Bray received death threats, including one promising to "kill him in front of his students," and his home address was posted on social media[^3].

Bray, who has taught courses on anti-fascism at Rutgers since 2019, maintains he has never been part of any antifa group, saying "I do not have any affiliation with any antifa group and don't plan to"[^1]. His initial attempt to leave the U.S. on October 9, 2025, was blocked when his family's flight reservations were mysteriously canceled at the gate[^4], but they successfully departed the following day[^7].

He plans to teach his classes remotely for the current academic year and hopes to return to campus in fall 2026[^1].

[^1]: AP News - Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats

[^2]: NJ.com - N.J. professor's attempt to flee to Spain blocked after threats over antifa research

[^3]: The Independent - Rutgers University's Antifa expert flees US after MAGA death threats

[^4]: The Guardian - US anti-fascism expert leaves country day after being blocked from flying to Spain