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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 10571
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In a notice dated February 20, 2025, the President announced the continuation of a national emergency concerning Cuba. This emergency initially began in 1996 due to Cuba's hostile actions against U.S. civilian aircraft and has been expanded over the years. The order helps regulate vessel movements to prevent possible threats to U.S. international relations and national security, especially concerning unauthorized entries that could lead to mass migration from Cuba. The notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to keep special rules in place for dealing with Cuba to prevent problems like unexpected and big groups of people trying to come into the United States from there. This action is about making sure everything stays calm and safe on the water between the two countries.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 7005
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The proclamation titled "Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States" issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. aims to repeal previous measures that restricted entry from specific countries, primarily targeting Muslim and African nations. These actions are seen as inconsistent with American values and detrimental to national security and international relations. The proclamation revokes various executive orders and proclamations, instructs the resumption of visa processing, and outlines steps to address the backlog in visa processing. It also calls for a review and enhancement of screening and vetting procedures to ensure they are fair and effective, without compromising security and information-sharing with international partners.

    Simple Explanation

    The document is about President Biden saying people from some countries, who were previously not allowed to come to the U.S., can now come because he wants everyone to be treated fairly. He's also making sure checking people who want to come is still safe but also fair.