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Extension of National Emergency on Human Rights and Corruption

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption

December 10, 2025

Human Rights Corruption National Security Executive Orders

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The Frame

What this does

This extension maintains the legal authority for the U.S. government to impose sanctions and take action against individuals and entities involved in global human rights abuses and corruption.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 10, 2025.

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Summary

President Trump has extended the national emergency regarding global human rights abuses and corruption for another year. This emergency, originally declared in 2017, remains in effect because these issues continue to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Why It Matters

This extension maintains the legal authority for the U.S. government to impose sanctions and take action against individuals and entities involved in global human rights abuses and corruption.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding global human rights abuse and corruption is extended for one year beyond December 20, 2025.
The emergency was originally established by Executive Order 13818 on December 20, 2017.
The President determined that these global issues continue to pose an extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and the economy.