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Completed: Task MA4: A summary of the Mahsa Act, for the general public.
Posted: Sun 29 Sep, 2024 1:00 am
by omid
Task MA4: Outline of Mahsa Act
This is
Task MA4.
We need a concise outline of the Mahsa Act, in bullet-point form, using no more than perhaps 50 words.
This is for the general public, to grasp it at a skim.
You will likely use
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAHSA_Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/589
as your sources.
Re: Task MA4: A summary of the Mahsa Act, for the general public.
Posted: Mon 30 Sep, 2024 2:14 am
by mitra
The Act is named after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in police custody in 2022, sparking widespread protests in Iran.
Sanctions:
The Act targets Iran's Supreme Leader, key officials, and entities involved in human rights abuses or support for terrorism.
It imposes sanctions on individuals and organizations, blocking their property and restricting their access to the U.S. financial system.
The President is required to report to Congress annually on individuals who meet the criteria for these sanctions and to justify any waivers granted.
Human Rights Violations:
The document highlights Iran’s poor human rights record, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and the killing of protesters.
Specific focus is placed on Iran's violent crackdown on protests after Amini's death.
Congressional Oversight:
The Act mandates Congress to oversee the implementation of these sanctions and calls for transparency from the administration in enforcing them.
Will look at it soon. Re: summary submitted.
Posted: Mon 30 Sep, 2024 2:41 am
by omid
Thanks, Mitra!
At a glance, it's not the shortest!
But, if it's easily comprehensible, it might do. I'll take a look at it later. Thanks again!
Re: Task MA4: A summary of the Mahsa Act, for the general public.
Posted: Mon 30 Sep, 2024 4:02 pm
by omid
mitra wrote: ↑Mon 30 Sep, 2024 2:14 am
The Act is named after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in police custody in 2022, sparking widespread protests in Iran.
Sanctions:
The Act targets Iran's Supreme Leader, key officials, and entities involved in human rights abuses or support for terrorism.
It imposes sanctions on individuals and organizations, blocking their property and restricting their access to the U.S. financial system.
The President is required to report to Congress annually on individuals who meet the criteria for these sanctions and to justify any waivers granted.
Human Rights Violations:
The document highlights Iran’s poor human rights record, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and the killing of protesters.
Specific focus is placed on Iran's violent crackdown on protests after Amini's death.
Congressional Oversight:
The Act mandates Congress to oversee the implementation of these sanctions and calls for transparency from the administration in enforcing them.
Brilliant!
I'll further reduce this, for our own particular purpose. As its audience will be potential volunteers, we can make it more concise.
Thanks, again, Mitra!
Proposed Precis
Posted: Mon 30 Sep, 2024 4:13 pm
by omid
Here is my stab at further reduction:
Mahsa Act targets Iran's Supreme Leader, key officials, and entities, imposing various sanctions. Specific focus is placed on the abuses that followed Amini's death.
The Act mandates Congress to oversee the implementation of these sanctions. The President is required to report to Congress annually, on the applicable individuals, and to justify any waivers granted.
Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Task is Completed.
Posted: Wed 02 Oct, 2024 8:04 pm
by omid
Mitra has not yet replied. But, the summary suffices; so, I updated the Task List accordingly.
This Task is now Completed.