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Twitter v. Taamneh Analysis

In a landmark case that could have had major implications for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing services to broad populations, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the social media giants and narrowed the scope of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

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Even the Treasury Department Admits Sanctions Don't Work

Following U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments that sanctions on Iran are not working, C&SN’s Ashleigh Subramanian-Montgomery provides a detailed overview of the historic failings of U.S. sanction regimes and the incalculable harm these measures have caused to innocent civilians and civil society.

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C&SN's Walk-Through: Understanding OFAC's 2023 Supplemental Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance Under the New & Amended Dec. 2022 General Licenses

Though C&SN recognizes OFAC’s improved communication, lack of legal assurances fails to fully protect civil society working in sanctioned regions.

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News & Opinion

C&SN’s Letter to U.S. Treasury Urged Renewal of Syria GL 23

Charity-and-Security2023-08-10T15:57:19-04:00August 10th, 2023|

On Aug. 4 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) sent a letter to the honorable Brian Nelson, under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence

U.S. Treasury Discontinues Syria GL 23, Points to Existing Sanctions Safeguards

Charity-and-Security2023-08-11T14:20:34-04:00August 9th, 2023|

Washington D.C., Aug. 8, 2023 - The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will not renew General License 23 (GL 23),

Syria GL 23 Deadline Looming: Earthquake Relief Efforts Lie in the Balance

Charity-and-Security2023-08-08T18:44:26-04:00August 3rd, 2023|

Washington D.C., Aug. 3 2023 - General License 23 (GL 23), which permits earthquake disaster relief efforts in Syria that would otherwise not be authorized

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