🚨Proclamation on Alien Enemies Act Regarding Tren de Aragua
The proclamation invokes the Alien Enemies Act to address the threats posed by Tren de Aragua, a foreign terrorist organization. It outlines actions for apprehension and removal of members identified as alien enemies, emphasizing national security concerns and the need for collaboration among law enforcement agencies. The directive also establishes regulations for the immediate detention and removal of individuals implicated in terrorism against the United States.
Learn More🚫Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Ansarallah by State Department
The Department of State has designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing sufficient factual basis per the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation, effective upon publication, includes various aliases of the group, which may affect entities engaging with these organizations or their territories.
Learn More🚫Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designations and Their Impact
The Department of State has designated Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, and several cartels as specially designated global terrorists under Executive Order 13224. This determination indicates their involvement in terrorism, posing risks to U.S. national security and the economy. The notice emphasizes that prior notification is not required for affected parties in the U.S., thus enabling immediate action against these entities.
Learn More⚓️Executive Order 14175 Designates Ansar Allah a Terrorist Organization
Executive Order 14175 initiates the process to designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The order outlines the U.S. government’s strategy to counter this group's threats to American personnel and global maritime trade, particularly in the Red Sea, and highlights the urgent need for collaborative regional efforts.
Learn More🚨Executive Order Targets Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Executive Order 14157 establishes a process for designating international cartels and other organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, recognizing their threat to U.S. national security and economy. The order mandates operational preparations to eliminate these entities’ influence and outlines a national emergency response to safeguard the safety and territorial integrity of the United States.
Learn More💼Proposed Updates to Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program
The Office for Victims of Crime ("OVC") of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"), proposes this rule to amend the program regulations for the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program ("ITVERP"), to streamline program operation, more expressly reflect certain policy and procedures adopted by OVC since it began administering the program in 2006, and to adjust cost category caps.
Learn More⚖️FinCEN Final Rule
FinCEN is publishing this final rule to reflect inflation adjustments to its civil monetary penalties as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended. This rule adjusts certain maximum civil monetary penalties within the jurisdiction of FinCEN to the amounts required by that Act.
Learn More⚖️New Export Controls on Biotechnology Equipment for Businesses
With this interim final rule (IFR), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address the accelerating development and deployment of advanced biotechnology tools contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. This rule institutes new controls on certain biotechnology equipment and related technology. It further solicits public comments on the changes it implements.
Learn More🛑New Export Regulations
In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 16 entities to the Entity List, under the destinations of China, People's Republic of (China) (14) and Singapore (2). These entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.
Learn More🚫New Export Regulations Impacting Business with China and India
In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 11 entities under 11 entries to the Entity List. These entries are listed on the Entity List under the destination of China, People's Republic of (China) (11). These entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security and/or foreign policy interests of the United States. This rule also revises one existing entry on the Entity List under the destination of India.
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