Firearm Smuggler Banned from Exports: No Trade for Jasmine Gallegos Until 2034
Published Date: 8/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Jasmine Desire Gallegos, convicted for smuggling firearms from the U.S. to Mexico, is officially banned from exporting goods for 10 years starting from her 2024 conviction. Any export licenses she held are also canceled. This means no exporting privileges or related business for her until 2034, impacting her ability to engage in trade during this time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
10-Year Ban on Exporting Rights
Jasmine Desire Gallegos is denied all export privileges for a 10-year period running from her conviction on February 14, 2024 until February 14, 2034. During this period you (Gallegos) may not participate in any transaction involving items exported from the United States that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations.
Revocation of BIS Licenses Held
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Gallegos had an interest at the time of her conviction are revoked as part of this Order. Revoked licenses cannot be used while the Order remains in effect.
Prohibitions on Dealing With the Denied Person
The Order forbids any person or entity from exporting, reexporting, transferring, financing, servicing, or otherwise facilitating transactions involving export-controlled items to or on behalf of the Denied Person. These prohibitions apply for the duration of the Order (until February 14, 2034).
Related Parties May Be Subject to Order
Persons, firms, corporations, or business organizations related to Gallegos by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection may also be made subject to this Order to prevent evasion of the denial. This can extend restrictions beyond Gallegos herself.
Right to File an Appeal Within 45 Days
Gallegos may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with Part 756 of the Export Administration Regulations.
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