Criminalizing Transnational Repression: Protecting US Citizens from Foreign Governments.
This act aims to protect US citizens and individuals within the United States from foreign government actions that seek to intimidate, harass, or harm them. It introduces a new crime of "transnational repression," making it easier to prosecute such activities and providing greater security for those critical of foreign regimes.
Key points
New Crime: The act defines and criminalizes "transnational repression," meaning actions by foreign governments or their agents intended to intimidate, harass, or harm individuals in the US or US citizens abroad.
Increased Protection: This includes physical harassment, cyberattacks, threats, and even attempted kidnappings, aiming to enhance the safety of individuals opposing foreign regimes.
Centralized Efforts: The Department of Justice and FBI will have centralized units to prosecute and investigate transnational repression cases, streamlining efforts to combat this issue.
Reporting Requirement: The US government will regularly report on incidents of transnational repression, increasing awareness and allowing for better monitoring of threats.
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