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Proclamation 7062--

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Members of the Military Junta in Sierra Leone and Members of Their Families

President Clinton issued Proclamation 7062 to suspend entry of members of Sierra Leone's military junta and their families into the United States, implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1132. The Secretary of State is authorized to identify covered persons and terminate the suspension when no longer necessary.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 2871

Impact dates

  1. remains effective until Secretary of State terminates

  2. proclamation effective immediately

Key directives

  • suspend entry of Sierra Leone military junta members and their families
  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons
  • Secretary of State authorized to establish implementation procedures
  • Secretary of State may terminate proclamation when no longer necessary

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • entry suspension takes effect immediately
  • Secretary of State authorized to implement procedures

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons

Long term

  • proclamation remains in effect until Secretary of State determines termination is appropriate

Risks & tensions

  • vague 'family members' scope could create implementation challenges
  • discretionary waiver in section 2 creates uncertainty about consistency of application
  • termination criterion ('no longer necessary') is subjective and delegated entirely to Secretary of State
Proclamation 7062--: Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Members of the Military Junta in Sierra Leone and Members of Their Families · Executive Orders