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Proclamation 7249

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Repression of the Civilian Population in Kosovo or for Policies That Obstruct Democracy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) (``FRY'') or Otherwise Lend Support to the Current Governments of the FRY and of the Republic of Serbia

President Clinton issued Proclamation 7249 to suspend entry into the United States of certain Yugoslav and Serbian officials responsible for repression in Kosovo, obstruction of democracy, or support for the Milosevic regime, along with their family members and close associates. The Secretary of State is empowered to identify covered persons and implement the suspension through discretionary procedures.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 62561

Impact dates

  1. Proclamation effective immediately

Key directives

  • Suspend immigrant and nonimmigrant entry for designated FRY/Serbian officials and associates
  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons at sole discretion
  • Secretary of State to establish implementation procedures
  • Suspension remains until Secretary terminates it

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Entry suspension takes effect immediately upon proclamation
  • Secretary of State authorized to begin identifying covered persons

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to establish implementation procedures

Long term

  • Suspension remains in effect until Secretary of State determines termination is warranted

Risks & tensions

  • Broad discretionary authority to Secretary of State may create due process concerns for affected individuals
  • Vague standard in section 2 ('not contrary to the interests of the United States') creates implementation uncertainty
  • No defined criteria or timeline for termination review
Proclamation 7249: Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Repression of the Civilian Population in Kosovo or for Policies That Obstruct Democracy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) (``FRY'') or Otherwise Lend Support to the Current Governments of the FRY and of the Republic of Serbia · Executive Orders