EO 14348
Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad
Foreign PolicyNational SecurityLaw Enforcement
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Summary
This executive order creates a new designation framework for foreign countries that engage in or support the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad. Countries designated as 'State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention' become subject to a range of diplomatic and economic measures including sanctions, visa restrictions, travel bans, and reduced foreign assistance.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes the Secretary of State to designate foreign countries as 'State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention' based on detaining U.S. nationals wrongfully or failing to release them after notification
- 2Establishes potential consequences for designated countries including economic sanctions, passport travel restrictions, visa inadmissibility designations, foreign aid restrictions, and export controls
- 3Creates a termination process allowing countries to have designations removed upon releasing detainees, demonstrating policy changes, and providing credible assurances against future wrongful detentions
- 4Bases authority on the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act and existing legal authorities including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Immigration and Nationality Act
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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