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President Trump issues Threat of Sanctions to Countries who delay Acceptance of its Citizens

Apr 10, 2020 | COVID-19 Related

On April 10, 2020, President Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of State to impose visa sanctions pursuant to section 243(d) of the INA on any foreign country that denies or delays the acceptance of its citizens, subjects, nationals, or residents after being asked to accept them, and if such denial or delay is impeding DHS operations necessary to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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