State Department Designates Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Published Jan 14, 2026Effective Jan 14, 2026
The Secretary of State has designated the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood, also known by several aliases including al-Jamaa al-Islamiyah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The designation took effect upon publication in the Federal Register on January 14, 2026.
Key points
- The designation applies to the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and its listed aliases, including al-Jamaa al-Islamiyah and The Dawn Forces.
- It was made under section 219 of the INA after consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury.
- The designation went into effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.
- Foreign Terrorist Organization status can affect visa eligibility and admissibility for members, representatives, and supporters of the group under U.S. immigration law.
Who is affected
Individuals associated with, representing, or providing support to the designated organization, including in visa and admissibility determinations.
What to do
Those with potential ties to this organization or its aliases should consult an immigration attorney regarding how the designation may affect visa applications or status.
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Department of State
[Public Notice: 12899]
Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I have concluded that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter “INA”) (8 U.S.C. 1189), exist with respect to: Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood (also known as al-Jamaa al-Islamiyah, Jamaa Islamiya, al-Jamaah al-Islamiyah, Jama'a Islamiyah, Jamaa Islamiyah, Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood, The Islamic Group, Islamic Group in Lebanon, al-Fajr Forces, The Fajr Forces, al-Fajer Forces, The Dawn Forces, Quwat al-Fajr).
Therefore, I hereby designate the aforementioned organization and its respective aliases as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA.
This determination shall be published in the Federal Register . The designation goes into effect upon publication.
Dated: December 19, 2025.
Marco Rubio,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-00573 Filed 1-13-26; 8:45 am]
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Original title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood
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