DOS to designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Original Date Announced
April 8, 2019
Attorney General Barr stated the Department of State's intent to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" under INA § 219. As this designation takes effect, it will be prohibited for anyone to knowingly provide material support or resources, or attempt or conspire to do so, to the IRGC. Representatives and members of the Guard, if they are noncitizens, are inadmissible to and, in certain circumstances, removable from the United States. [ID #393]
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Department of State Designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
- April 15, 2019
  In the Matter of the Designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo designates Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other aliases as foreign terrorist organization. View Document

Fully in Effect

Status: Final/Actual

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive

Subject Matter: Enforcement

Agencies Affected: DHS DOS AG

Associated or Derivative Policies