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Original Date Announced
January 20, 2025Section 13 of Presidential EO 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion," directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to impose sanctions under section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253(d))--"to the maximum extent permitted by law"--against countries that refuse or delay the acceptance of their nationals subject to removal from the U.S. Section 13 also mandates diplomatic efforts to ensure compliance and calls for the removal of barriers or tactics hindering the prompt repatriation of such individuals. Non-cooperation by foreign states, including delays in identity verification, may trigger additional sanctions.
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2025.01.20 EO 14159 - Protecting the American People Against InvasionEffective Date
January 20, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
February 26, 20262026.02.26 Reported: Eight Members of Team Cuba’s WBC Traveling Party Denied Entry into U.S. - New York Times
The New York Times reports that eight non-playing members of Cuba’s traveling party for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were denied entry into the U.S. Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo, president of the Cuban baseball and softball federation, Carlos del Pino Muñoz, secretary general, and Pedro Luis Lazo Iglesias, a coach, were among those affected. According to the federation, visas were denied pursuant to INA § 243(d), applicable to foreign countries that “deny or delay accepting their nationals with final orders of removal from the United States.”
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EO 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion
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Commentary
2025.02.10 NAFSA - Discontinuance of Visa Issuance Under INA 243(d)
NAFSA: Association of International Educators provides background on discontinued visa-issuance for countries designated "recalcitrant" under INA § 243(d).
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