Magnitsky Act

The Magnitsky Act is a law that allows the U.S. and other countries to target individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses and corruption by imposing sanctions, such as freezing assets and banning travel. Named after Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian lawyer who uncovered government corruption and was imprisoned and killed, the Act aims to hold perpetrators accountable and promote human rights globally. It serves as a tool to deter misconduct by making it risky for corrupt officials to operate without consequences.