President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 5 targeting the unlawful detention of American citizens around the world and to facilitate the release of hostages.
“No American should fear being taken as a political pawn by rogue states. Wrongful detentions are an affront to the rule of law and aim to undermine our leadership on the world stage,” the order reads. “The United States will not tolerate these attacks on our sovereignty and U.S. nationals.”
