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April 3, 2020 · 2,203 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On April 3, 2020, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the federal government to take emergency actions related to Somalia without requiring standard Congressional appropriations procedures. The direct impact on Americans includes potential deployment of military resources and emergency funding allocations related to Somalia policy without standard legislative review.
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April 10, 2019 · 2,562 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On April 10, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The continuation extended the emergency declaration and its associated powers for an additional year. The declaration allows the federal government to maintain specified authorities related to Somalia, including sanctions and restrictions on financial transactions.
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April 4, 2018 · 2,933 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed a notice on April 4, 2018, continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Somalia that was originally declared in 1992. The continuation extends federal emergency authorities related to Somalia for an additional year. The declaration enables the U.S. government to maintain certain sanctions, travel restrictions, and asset freezes targeting individuals and entities designated as threats related to Somalia.
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September 24, 2017 · 3,125 days ago
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On September 24, 2017, President Trump signed Proclamation 9645, which implemented enhanced vetting procedures for nationals from eight countries designated as presenting heightened terrorism or public-safety risks. The proclamation suspended entry of citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, Venezuela, and Myanmar for varying periods and required stricter documentation and security checks. The order affected visa processing and travel authorization for nationals of these countries attempting to enter the United States.
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April 6, 2017 · 3,296 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On April 6, 2017, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The notice extends the emergency powers and measures associated with the ongoing Somalia situation. The continuation maintains existing sanctions, restrictions on financial transactions, and travel limitations related to Somalia.