President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention" designation to deter foreign governments and entities from wrongfully imprisoning U.S. citizens. The designation allows for severe penalties, including sanctions, visa bans and travel restrictions. It applies not only to governments but also to non-state actors controlling territory, such as the Taliban. Wrongful detentions are described as serious human rights violations involving fabricated charges, political motives and torture. The policy may lead to new travel restrictions for U.S. citizens to countries deemed high-risk for wrongful detention, similar to existing rules for North Korea.