Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria

2019-10-17Executive Order 13894
Signed by: Donald Trump
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Headline: Blocks Property and Suspends Entry of Persons Linked to Syria

What it does: Agencies must identify, block assets, impose sanctions, restrict financial ties, and suspend entry for persons linked to the Syria situation.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes and blocks assets of targeted individuals and entities in the United States.
  • Limits loans, correspondent banking, and other financial dealings with sanctioned parties.
  • Denies visas and bars entry to designated persons, and prohibits donations or support.
Topics: sanctions, foreign policy, immigration, national security, finance

Summary

This order declares a national emergency over the situation in and related to Syria and blocks the property of people contributing to that situation. It directs the Treasury and State departments to identify and sanction responsible individuals and entities, including current or former Turkish officials and those who support them.

Sanctions include freezing assets, limiting loans and banking access, denying visas and barring entry, and prohibiting donations or transactions with listed persons to address threats to U.S. national security and protect civilians.

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