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Proc 7524ProclamationG.W. Bush · R

Proclamation 7524

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Actions That Threaten Zimbabwe's Democratic Institutions and Transition to a Multi-Party Democracy

President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7524 on February 22, 2002, suspending entry into the United States of senior Zimbabwe government officials, their spouses, and others who benefit from policies undermining Zimbabwe's democratic institutions. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals and implement the suspension, which remains in effect until the Secretary determines it is no longer necessary.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 8857

Impact dates

  1. Secretary of State to establish procedures for identifying covered persons

  2. Proclamation effective immediately

Key directives

  • Suspend entry of senior Zimbabwe government members and related persons as immigrants and nonimmigrants
  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons in sole discretion
  • Secretary of State to establish implementation procedures
  • Secretary of State to determine when suspension is no longer necessary and terminate in whole or in part
  • Termination effective upon Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Entry suspension takes effect immediately upon signing
  • Federal Register publication of proclamation

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to establish identification procedures
  • Secretary of State to begin identifying covered persons

Long term

  • Suspension remains indefinitely until Secretary of State terminates in whole or in part
  • Potential termination upon Federal Register publication

Risks & tensions

  • Broad discretionary authority to Secretary of State with no explicit due process for identified individuals
  • Vague standard for termination ('no longer necessary') creates indefinite duration uncertainty
  • Potential tension with international obligations noted in Section 4 but not defined
  • Waiver authority in Section 2 ('not contrary to the interest of the United States') is highly subjective
Proclamation 7524: Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Actions That Threaten Zimbabwe's Democratic Institutions and Transition to a Multi-Party Democracy · Executive Orders