Author: By NAOMI LINDER KAHN

On February 1, 2024, the Biden administration issued Executive Order 14115, declaring a state of national emergency in response to escalating violence in the West Bank. The order, unprecedentedly citing a threat to U.S. foreign policy, imposes sanctions on individuals and entities aiding sanctioned parties. The sanctions regime, criticized for lack of transparency and due process, targets Israeli citizens, raising concerns about bias and political motives. The impacts on dual citizens and legal residents have sparked debate over constitutional rights infringements. The executive order’s selective targeting of Jewish Israelis, without addressing Palestinian violence, has drawn criticism for its lack of…