President Trump has issued an executive order targeting South Africa for its enactment of the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which allows the government to seize Afrikaner land without compensation. This act is seen as a violation of rights and fuelled by hate towards racially disfavored minorities. South Africa has also taken aggressive positions against the United States and its allies, including accusing Israel of genocide in the International Court of Justice.
The order instructs all executive departments and agencies to halt foreign aid or assistance to South Africa, except when deemed necessary by the relevant agency head. It also prioritizes humanitarian relief for Afrikaners who are victims of unjust racial discrimination in South Africa. The plan to resettle such individuals through the United States Refugee Admissions Program will be submitted to the President.
The order does not appear to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States or its departments, agencies, or entities.
Bringing you summaries of President Trump's executive orders/Presidential Actions