President Declares National Day for Wrongful Detainees and Hostages Abroad
Published Date: 3/13/2026
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Summary
On U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day 2026, the President honors Americans held captive abroad and celebrates freeing 101 detainees in just one year. The government is stepping up efforts with new rules to protect citizens and stop wrongful detentions, promising to bring every American home safely. This day also marks a strong stand against decades of hostage-taking by hostile regimes, showing America’s commitment to peace and justice.
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State Sponsor Wrongful-Detention Power
The President signed an Executive Order that lets the Secretary of State designate any foreign country as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" and impose penalties such as sanctions, travel restrictions, and barring foreign nationals from entering the United States. The proclamation states that Iran was the first country designated under this new authority.
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