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The State Department has officially designated Ansarallah (also known as Houthi group) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This decision came after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, concluding there is enough evidence to support the designation. The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and takes effect upon its publication in the Federal Register.

The State Department has officially revoked the designation of Ansarallah, also known by other names, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The revocation is carried out under the authority of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This change will be documented in the Federal Register.

The memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, addresses the crisis in Venezuela under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro. It emphasizes the need to extend Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans in the U.S., due to the dire situation in their homeland. The order defers the removal of Venezuelans living in the U.S. as of January 20, 2021, for 18 months, except for specific categories of individuals outlined in the document. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to allow employment for those whose deportation has been deferred.

The State Department has officially designated the group Ansarallah, also known by various other names such as Ansar Allah and Supporters of God, as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury and is based on a review of relevant evidence as outlined in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The announcement, signed by the then Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, is recorded in the Federal Register, formally stating the group's designation.

The document is a notice from the State Department regarding the organization known as Palestinian Islamic Jihad. After reviewing relevant records and consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, decided to maintain the designation of this group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made because the conditions that led to the initial designation have not changed, and it is deemed necessary for the national security of the United States. The notice was published in the Federal Register.

The Department of Justice is making corrections to a final rule concerning credible fear determinations, which was originally published in the Federal Register on December 11, 2020. This rule impacts how claims for asylum and protection under specific international conventions are reviewed, moving these claims to streamlined proceedings conducted by immigration judges rather than under a different legal section. The corrections clarify specific regulatory instructions within the document. This correction takes effect on January 11, 2021.

The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, has reviewed evidence and worked with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to determine that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its aliases meet the criteria of a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. law. This decision means that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its various names are officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization according to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation will be published in the Federal Register.

The Department of Homeland Security has introduced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) mandating a new registration process for aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This rule advises aliens who have not registered to use form G-325R on myUSCIS to comply with the law. The IFR also outlines penalties for non-compliance, such as fines up to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. The rule includes provisions for public comments and considerations for implementing a $30 fee for biometric services, though there's no fee for now.

In a proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, he declared that the situation at the U.S. southern border is an "invasion" under the U.S. Constitution. As a response, he has ordered the temporary suspension of entry for certain aliens who cross the southern border, due to concerns over public health, safety, and national security. The proclamation cites the President's authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Constitution to deny entry and impose restrictions on individuals who do not meet specific criteria. This action aims to address the challenges posed by the influx of illegal aliens and protect the interests of the United States.

The State Department has designated several organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These groups include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. This decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows consultations with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The designations will become effective once published in the Federal Register.