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The Global Magnitsky Act lets the US sanction human-rights abusers and corrupt officials worldwide - the authority behind many high-profile designations.
The Magnitsky Act is the human-rights and corruption sanction authority - and it explains a large share of high-profile designations.
Named for Sergei Magnitsky, the 2012 Russia-specific law and 2016 Global Magnitsky Act authorize sanctions on human-rights abusers and significant-corruption actors worldwide - not tied to a country program.
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Officials, oligarchs, and enablers implicated in human-rights abuses or corruption - from the Magnitsky case itself to Kadyrov and many others. The authority extends beyond Russia.
Magnitsky designations land on the SDN list like any other - the screen covers them. The FAQ has the short answer.
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