State Hands Terror-Label Veto Power to Counterterrorism Chief
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Secretary of State has given the Coordinator for Counterterrorism the power to review and say no to requests that try to remove terrorist group or individual labels. This change affects people and groups on U.S. terror watch lists and speeds up how these petitions are handled. No money changes hands, but the Coordinator must send any approvals back to the Secretary for final say.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Coordinator Can Deny Delisting Petitions
The Secretary of State delegated to the Coordinator for Counterterrorism the authority to review and deny petitions seeking revocation of a Foreign Terrorist Organization designation (under 8 U.S.C. 1189) and delisting of a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (under Executive Order 13224). This delegation was dated June 17, 2026 and covers the Coordinator's power to review and deny those petitions.
Approvals Must Be Sent to Secretary
The delegation explicitly states the Coordinator is not authorized to approve any revocation or delisting petition; any approval must be referred to the Secretary of State for final decision. The delegation was published in the Federal Register and dated June 17, 2026.
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