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Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
AI Summary:
This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States.
This regulation establishes a process to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The order requires the Secretary of State and Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence, to submit a joint report within 30 days recommending the designation of Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organizations. Within 45 days after the report, the relevant Secretary must take appropriate action to formally designate these chapters. The order cites specific actions by these chapters that threaten U.S. national security, such as supporting Hamas and conducting attacks against U.S. partners. The policy aims to eliminate the capabilities of these Muslim Brotherhood chapters, deprive them of resources, and end any threat they pose to U.S. nationals or national security. The order also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that it does not create new legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law.