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Clinton, Bill

Executive Order 12922: Blocking Properties of Certain Haitian Nationals

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On June 21, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 12922, blocking properties of certain Haitian nationals in the United States. The order was issued to protect the assets of Haitian nationals from the de facto rulers in Haiti and to exempt humanitarian aid organizations operating in the country. The order effectively freezes the properties and interests of Haitian nationals, with the exception of non-governmental organizations providing humanitarian assistance in Haiti.

Key Takeaways:

  • The executive order, signed by President Bill Clinton on June 21, 1994, blocks properties of certain Haitian nationals in the US.
  • The order aims to protect the assets of Haitian nationals from the de facto rulers in Haiti.
  • Payments and transfers previously authorized by Executive Order No. 12920 of June 10, 1994, may continue to be made in a manner directed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
  • The order exempts non-governmental organizations engaged in the provision of essential humanitarian assistance in Haiti or in the conduct of refugee and migration operations in Haiti.
  • Any transaction by a US person that evades or avoids the prohibitions set forth in the order is prohibited.
  • The Secretary of the Treasury may take additional steps to carry out the purposes of the order, including the promulgation of rules and regulations.
  • The order does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party against the US or its agencies.

Statistics:

  • The order was signed by President Bill Clinton on June 21, 1994, at 10:09 p.m. eastern daylight time.
  • The order took effect at 10:09 p.m., eastern daylight time on June 21, 1994.
  • The order was published in the Federal Register on June 23, 1994.
  • The order affects the following entities:

+ Haitian nationals resident in Haiti

+ Individuals subject to the blocking provisions of Executive Order Nos. 12775, 12779, 12853, 12872, or 12914

+ Haitian citizens who are members of the immediate family of any such person

Sources:

  • Executive Order 12922, signed by President Bill Clinton on June 21, 1994.
  • Executive Order 12920, signed by President Bill Clinton on June 10, 1994.
  • International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
  • National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
  • United Nations Participation Act of 1945, as amended (22 U.S.C. 287c).
  • Title 3, United States Code, section 301.
  • Federal Register, June 23, 1994.

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