Trump extended a national emergency that gives the government special powers to fight large international crime groups. This emergency was first started in 2011 and has been renewed every year since then.
The government says these criminal organizations are a major threat to the safety of Americans and the economy. These groups often use violence and illegal business deals to gain power and money.
By keeping this emergency in place, officials can continue to freeze the bank accounts and property of these groups. This helps stop them from using the global financial system to fund their crimes.
This extension keeps the rules in effect for one more year. Without this action, the government's special authority to target these specific international gangs would have ended in July 2026.
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White House Statement
Official Title
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
