The International Enforcement Law Reporter

The International Enforcement Law Reporter is a monthly print and online journal covering news and trends in international enforcement law.

Since September 1985, the International Enforcement Law Reporter has analyzed the premier developments in both the substantive and procedural aspects of international enforcement law. Read by practitioners, academics, and politicians, the IELR is a valuable guide to the difficult and dynamic field of international law.

Venezuela Releases 6 U.S. Detainees and Agrees to Accept Deportees for Sanctions Relief

Friday, February 7, 2025
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

On January 31, 2025, Richard Grenell, President Trump’s envoy for special missions, announced on social media that he had succeeded in obtaining the release of six American detainees and an agreement with Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro to accept the Venezuelans whom the U.S. deports.[1] In exchange, the U.S. apparently communicated to Venezuelan officials that it would continue to permit Chevron and other Western oil companies to operate in Venezuela and not impose additional sanctions despite the fact that the U.S. believes the July 28 election was not fair.[2]

 

 

El Salvador Agrees to Accept Deportees and Detained U.S. Persons

Friday, February 7, 2025
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
3
Abstract: 

On February 3, 2025, the U.S. Embassy spokesperson  announced that, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has agreed to the most unprecedented, extraordinary, extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world.” In addition to accepting “all Salvadoran MS-13 gang members in the U.S. unlawfully,” he agreed to “accept and incarcerate violent illegal immigrants, including members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but also criminal illegal migrants from any country” Bukele has offered to house “dangerous American criminals, including U.S. citizens and legal residents.”[1]

 

 

Council of Europe Calls for Comprehensive Regulation of Mercenaries and Private Military and Security Companies

Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

At its 4th sitting held on January 28, 2025, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a Resolution and Recommendation on addressing risks to human rights and the rule of law posed by mercenaries and private military and security companies.

Italy Has Frustrated the ICC Arrest Warrant For Libyan Warlord Accused of War Crimes

Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

On January 18, 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), by majority, issued a “Warrant of Arrest for Mr. Osama Elmasry / Almasri Njeem.” The warrant was issued under seal, ex parte, “only available to the Prosecution.”[1]

 

 

Trump Issues Executive Orders on Foreign Terrorists and Migration Enforcement

Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

On January 20, 2025, President Trump on his first day in office issued four executive orders  (E.O.s) concerning foreign terrorists, national security, and migration and a proclamation. The Trump Administration has also removed and demoted high-level officials in the Department of Justice.

FBI Debuts Novel Sting Operation in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: 
Austin Wahl
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

CLS Global, a UAE-based cryptocurrency market maker has recently agreed to settle criminal charges that prosecutors have brought against it following a lengthy undercover sting operation by the FBI. The company was one of three that were caught in the operation last year that resulted in $25 million in seized assets.[1] Prosecutors allege that, between August 23 and September 8, 2024, CLS Global generated $595,000 worth of fake volume.[2]

 

 

Latin American Governments Push Back at Trump Administration’s Deportations

Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

Several Latin American governments have pushed back at the Trump Administration’s deportation efforts.  Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, and Guatemala have all pushed back. Until now, Mexico, the country most caught in the crossfire, has tried to be diplomatic.

ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders for Gender-based Crimes

Friday, January 24, 2025
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
41
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 

On January 23, 2025, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) filed two applications for warrants of arrest before Pre-Trial Chamber II in the Situation in Afghanistan.[1] These filings have benefited from the contributions of the dedicated Afghanistan Unified Team under the supervision of Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan, and multiple experts.

 

 

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