Abstract This article provides a comprehensive legal research guide on US economic sanction laws by exploring statutes, regulations, and cases. It succinctly outlines and summarizes key federal statutes such as the Trading with the Enemy Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and targeted legislation like the Iran Sanctions Act and Magnitsky Act. It enumerates congressional oversight committees and their roles, lists all relevant executive orders and administrative regulations, and highlights oversight administrative agencies like the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Bureau of Industry and Security involved in shaping and enforcing sanctions. Furthermore, the article delves into legal precedents and compliance mandates to illustrate the regulatory and enforcement landscape.
Wei Luo (Wed,) studied this question.