Consequences of Designation- Automatic asset freeze (U.S. banks must block funds).
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Criminal penalties for providing"material support" (up to 20 years prison, or lifeif death results; 18 U.S.C. § 2339B).
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Members barred from U.S. entry.
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Stigmatizes internationally; enables broader sanctions and lawsuits by victims.-
No automatic sanctions or asset freezes.
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No specific "material support" crime tied to the label.
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May prioritize FBI investigations or resource allocation, but prosecutions rely on existing crimes (e.g., rioting, assault, conspiracy).
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Largely symbolic/reputational; can lead to enhanced scrutiny but raises First Amendment concerns.