Protecting Journalists and Activists: Jamal Khashoggi Act
This act aims to protect journalists and activists globally. It introduces a ban on entry to the U.S. for individuals involved in counter-dissident activities and allows lawsuits against foreign states for harm to U.S. citizens outside their territory. This seeks to enhance the safety of those advocating for free speech and hold accountable those who try to silence them.
Key points
Bans entry to the U.S. for individuals acting on behalf of foreign governments to silence, harass, or harm journalists and activists.
Allows U.S. citizens to sue foreign states in U.S. courts for death or serious injury occurring outside that foreign state's territory, if it resulted from actions aimed at silencing a journalist or activist.
The State Department will regularly report to Congress and the public on counter-dissident activities and individuals subject to the entry ban.
Status:
Expired
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