Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
1. Purpose
The order establishes a framework for designating international cartels and organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to combat national security threats, particularly those in the Western Hemisphere.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Recommendation for Designation: The Secretary of State must recommend the designation of any cartel or organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist within 14 days.
- Emergency Declaration: A national emergency is declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address threats from organizations like Tren de Aragua and MS-13.
- Preparation for Operational Actions: The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security must prepare for operational actions related to the enforcement of the order and the Alien Enemies Act within 14 days.
3. Important Points
- Scope of National Security Threats: The order specifically identifies organizations involved in violence, terror, and drug trafficking as national-security threats.
- Specific Threats Identified: International cartels, Tren de Aragua (TdA), and La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) are explicitly recognized as posing threats to the United States.
- No Enforceable Rights Created: The order explicitly states it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits for individuals against the U.S. or its entities.
- Policy Goal Clarified: The overarching policy goal is to eliminate the presence and operational capacity of these organizations within the United States.
- Consequences of Designation: Designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization will lead to measures that block property and prohibit transactions with those associated with the designated entities.
Disclaimer: ExecBrief's are AI generated, Please verify with the original source to confirm
Click here to provide feedback to help us improve your experience!
Comments