The legal team representing Palestinian activist Majed Al-Zeer announced that they have initiated legal proceedings to challenge the US Treasury Department’s decision to place his name on the US sanctions list known as the “Specially Designated Nationals” (SDN) list, confirming that the case remains under review by the relevant US authorities.
The law firm “ADAS Avocats,” based in Lyon, France, stated in a press release issued on 22nd June 2023, that its client, Majed Al-Zeer, had—through his legal team—filed a formal challenge to the US decision immediately after it was issued, as part of legal efforts aimed at having his name removed from the sanctions list.
The firm explained that this legal step involved submitting a request for reconsideration to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department, the agency responsible for administering and enforcing US economic and trade sanctions programs.
The statement emphasised that the request is based on established US legal procedures regarding petitions for removal from sanctions lists, noting that the defence team is pursuing these measures to protect their client’s rights and safeguard his reputation. The office added that it had engaged in various forms of correspondence and communication with the US Department of the Treasury over the recent period, reflecting Al-Zeer’s rejection of the decision to include his name on the US sanctions list and his request for a review of that decision.
