Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
What happened
On July 13, 2026, the President continued the national emergency concerning significant transnational criminal organizations for one year. This emergency, originally declared on July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, and expanded on March 15, 2019, by Executive Order 13863, addresses the threat these groups pose to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.
Why it matters
Extending this emergency means the government can continue using special powers to combat sophisticated criminal organizations that threaten international systems. This ongoing action aims to protect the safety and welfare of the United States and its citizens from revenue-generating illegal conduct, including violence.
Who it affects
- ›Significant transnational criminal organizations
- ›United States national security
- ›United States foreign policy
- ›United States economy
- ›United States citizens
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