EO 14157
Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
National SecurityLaw EnforcementImmigration
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Summary
This executive order directs the Secretary of State to recommend designating international drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (including Tren de Aragua and MS-13) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists within 14 days. It declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to address what the order characterizes as unprecedented national security threats posed by these organizations' violence, drug trafficking, and infiltration activities in the Western Hemisphere.
Key Points
- 1Directs the Secretary of State to recommend terrorist designations for international cartels and organizations like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 within 14 days
- 2Declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to address cartel and transnational criminal organization activities
- 3Directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare for potential implementation of the Alien Enemies Act and expedite removal procedures
- 4Characterizes cartels as operating with quasi-governmental control in parts of Mexico and posing threats through violence, drug trafficking, and infiltration of U.S. territory
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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