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Sanctions

Actions taken by one country against another, or against specific individuals, to pressure them to change their policies. These can include restricting travel, freezing assets, or limiting trade.

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

A U.S. law that allows the President to impose sanctions on individuals anywhere in the world who are responsible for human rights violations or significant corruption.

Inadmissible

Not allowed to enter the United States. If someone is inadmissible, they cannot receive a visa or be granted entry.

Waiver

An official decision to set aside a requirement or rule. In this case, the President can choose not to apply sanctions if certain conditions are met.

Due process of law

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures fair treatment through the judicial system.

Foreign person

Any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Alien

A legal term for any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States.