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Proc 8015ProclamationG.W. Bush · R

Proclamation 8015

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten the Transition to Democracy in Belarus

President Bush issued Proclamation 8015 suspending entry into the United States for members of the Lukashenka government and others involved in undermining democracy in Belarus, including those benefiting from electoral fraud, human rights abuses, and corruption, plus their spouses. 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 71 FR 28541

Impact dates

  1. Proclamation effective immediately upon signing

Key directives

  • Suspend entry of specified Belarusian government members and associates 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 publish any termination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to establish procedures for implementing the suspension

Long term

  • Suspension remains indefinitely until Secretary of State terminates it

Risks & tensions

  • Sole discretion of Secretary of State for identification creates limited oversight
  • Indefinite duration without congressional or judicial review mechanism
  • Potential tension with international agreements noted but not resolved in text
  • Broad category of 'others' who 'benefit from' policies may create implementation uncertainty
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