18 U.S.C. § 2339B – Providing Material Support or Resources to Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations
This statute makes it a federal crime to knowingly provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization designated by the U.S. government.
This law targets support provided to organizations on the U.S. State Department’s list of designated foreign terrorist organizations.
What the law prohibits.
A person violates this statute if they knowingly:
- Provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization
- Attempt or conspire to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization
The defendant must know that the organization is a designated terrorist organization or that it engages in terrorist activity or terrorism.
Penalties.
A person convicted under this statute shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
If the conduct results in the death of any person, the defendant shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life.
Financial institution obligations.
A financial institution that knowingly fails to retain or report funds in which a designated foreign terrorist organization has an interest may be subject to civil penalties, including a fine of at least $50,000 per violation or twice the relevant amount.
If you’re being investigated or charged under a federal terrorism support statute, call (314) 900-HELP or contact our federal criminal defense attorneys to discuss your defense options.
