The Department of State said it is taking steps to impose
visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act.
The Joe Biden administration noted that the U.S. government
will continue to evaluate additional actions under the policy.
The affected individuals are accused of being responsible
for/complicit in corruption, undermining the democratic process, and abusing
human rights, including those of LGBTQI+ persons.
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, enacted in late May,
prescribes prosecution and life imprisonment or the death penalty for Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual people.
The Department of State has also updated its travel guidance
to Americans to highlight the risk that LGBTQI+ persons, or those perceived to
be LGBTQI+.
The U.S. assures “strong support” for Ugandans, expressing
commitment “to advancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in
Uganda and globally.”