Delegation of Functions Under Sanctioning Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
🌐 Foreign Policy · First Term (2017–2021) · 🤖 AI-categorized
On May 24, 2019, President Trump signed Memorandum 2019-12696 delegating functions and authorities under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. The memorandum transfers specified implementation powers to designated executive branch officials. The direct impact on Americans includes changes to how sanctions related to the use of civilians as shields are administered and enforced by the executive branch.