Executive Order 14204

Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa

Signed 2025-02-07 in effect
Foreign PolicySouth AfricaSanctionsRefugees ↗
Immigration & CitizenshipForeign Policy & National Security

Imposes sanctions and reduces diplomatic engagement with South Africa in response to what the administration characterizes as the persecution of the white Afrikaner minority and South Africa's ICJ case against Israel. Offers refugee status to white South Africans.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Purpose

Respond to South African race-based land confiscation and discrimination.

Sec. 2 Policy

The US will not provide aid to South Africa and will promote resettlement of Afrikaners escaping government-sponsored discrimination.

Sec. 3 Assistance

Agencies halt foreign aid to South Africa, with exceptions at agency head discretion.

Sec. 4 Refugee Resettlement and Other Humanitarian Considerations

State and Homeland Security prioritize humanitarian relief and resettlement for Afrikaners victimized by racial discrimination.

Sec. 5 General Provisions

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.