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Proclamation 8342

To Suspend Entry As Immigrants And Nonimmigrants of Foreign Government Officials Responsible for Failing To Combat Trafficking In Persons

This proclamation suspends entry into the United States for certain senior foreign government officials (and their spouses) responsible for law enforcement, justice, or labor affairs in countries repeatedly ranked Tier 3 for failing to combat human trafficking. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals and may terminate the proclamation when no longer necessary.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 4093

Impact dates

  1. Proclamation terminates upon Secretary of State determination

  2. Secretary of State to establish implementation procedures

  3. Proclamation effective immediately upon signing

Key directives

  • Suspend entry of designated senior foreign officials and spouses
  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons in sole discretion
  • Secretary of State to implement proclamation with consultation from Secretary of Homeland Security
  • Secretary of State may terminate proclamation when no longer necessary

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Entry suspension takes effect immediately upon signing
  • Secretary of State authorized to establish identification procedures
  • Consultation with Secretary of Homeland Security required for implementation procedures

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to establish procedures for identifying covered persons

Long term

  • Proclamation remains in effect until Secretary of State determines it is no longer necessary and terminates it
  • Potential shifts in covered countries based on annual Trafficking in Persons Report rankings

Risks & tensions

  • Sole discretion of Secretary of State creates limited transparency/accountability in identifying targets
  • Potential diplomatic friction with affected Tier 3 countries
  • Vague 'otherwise bear responsibility' standard may create uncertainty in application
  • No judicial review or enforceable rights per Section 7
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