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Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

This notice continues a national emergency regarding Cuba that has been in place since 1996, originally declared after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft. The continuation maintains emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba, citing ongoing concerns about potential mass migration and Cuba's use of excessive force against U.S. vessels or aircraft.

Impact dates

  1. Next required continuation or termination under National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency authority remains in effect
  • Vessel anchorage and movement regulations continue

Near term (90d)

Long term

  • Annual continuation likely required under National Emergencies Act unless terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities
  • No substantive policy change—purely procedural continuation
  • Mass migration framing links to broader immigration politics
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders