Use of Section 219 to Designate Muslim Brotherhood

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00:00U.S. President Donald Trump resorted to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act,

00:09which pertains to terrorism-related designations in the United States,

00:14to begin the process of designating certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.

00:22According to this law, President Trump can use executive authority, already granted by Congress,

00:28to initiate these designations without needing additional approval.

00:33Using this law also means directing the Secretaries of State and Treasury

00:37to consult within 30 days with the Director of National Intelligence and the U.S. Attorney General

00:43to prepare a report covering the status of the targeted Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt,

00:49Jordan, and Lebanon, which will be subject to sanctions.

00:53The White House stated that some branches of the organization support violent campaigns in their regions

00:59and against U.S. citizens and interests.

01:02Maine Ridgewood은 Mueller's United States, the United States,