Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Persons in Libya

Apr 21, 2016

Summary

Blocks the property and suspends U.S. entry of people who threaten the peace, security, or stability of Libya.

What problem does this solve?

Ongoing violence, human rights abuses, and theft of resources in Libya threaten its stability and U.S. foreign policy interests. This order creates financial and travel sanctions to pressure those responsible for the instability and support a peaceful government.

What does this order do?

Blocks property of individuals destabilizing Libya

Freezes all U.S.-based assets and property of any person found to be threatening the peace, security, or stability of Libya.

Suspends U.S. entry for sanctioned individuals

Bans individuals who meet the criteria for property blocking from entering the United States, either as immigrants or nonimmigrants.

Expands national emergency concerning Libya

Widens the scope of the national emergency first declared in Executive Order 13566 due to ongoing violence, attacks, and human rights abuses in Libya.

Defines actions that lead to sanctions

Lists specific actions that can get a person sanctioned, such as supplying arms, obstructing the government, stealing state assets, or attacking civilians.

Prohibits donations to blocked persons

Forbids making donations of certain items to any person whose property has been blocked by this order.

Who does this affect?

Individuals and groups undermining stability in Libya
Libyan political figures
U.S. persons with business in Libya

What is the real world impact?

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Supports international peace efforts

Aligns U.S. policy with United Nations Security Council resolutions to present a united front against those destabilizing Libya and encourage a peaceful political transition.

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Protects U.S. national security interests

Prevents individuals who threaten international stability from using the U.S. financial system or entering the country, which could pose a threat to national security.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately as of April 19, 2016.