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DOS designates Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization

  1. Original Date Announced

    January 19, 2021

    Secretary of State Pompeo designates Ansarallah (and other Aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. [ID #1308]

    Designation of Ansarallah (and other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • March 5, 2025

      2025.03.05 DOS Public Notice 12679: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Ansarallah

      Secretary of State Marco Rubio re-designated Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to INA ยง 219. The designation was published and went into effect on March 5, 2025.

      Please see this Trump 2.0 policy entry for additional information and further updates on this change.

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  4. Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

    February 11, 2021

    In the Matter of the Revocation of the Designation of Ansarallah (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

    The designation of Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is revoked by Secretary of State Blinken.

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

February 11, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced In the Matter of the Revocation of the Designation of Ansarallah (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
February 11, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: DOS

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