Transnational Repression (05/2026)

As of May 14, 2026, Utah System of Higher Education institutions, which includes SUU, are required to inform international students about transnational repression and the process for reporting instances to law enforcement.
R267, Transnational Repression Requirements, Utah Sys. of Higher Educ. (May 14, 2026)

What is Transnational Repression?

Transnational repression refers to conduct by an agent of a foreign government or agent of a foreign terrorist organization that is:

1. directed at an individual located within the United States, such as:
   1. harassment, intimidation, or censorship;
   2. threats or use of physical force;
   3. electronic or digital surveillance or targeting;
   4. a threat of punishment, harassment, or retaliation against another individual under the foreign government's or foreign terrorist organization's effective control;
   5. financial coercion, including a threat or use of confiscation, expropriation, or denial of access to property or financial services;
   6. abuse of administrative or immigration processes;
   7. selective prosecution or enforcement of generally applicable laws; or
   8. use or direction of social media, telecommunications, or similar entities to carry out conduct described in Subsections 1a through g; and
2. done with the purpose of extending a foreign government's or foreign terrorist organization's ability to influence, control, or impose preferences on the individual's behavior while the individual is outside the foreign government's or foreign terrorist organization's area of control.

Utah Code § 53H-1-201 (2026)

What To Do If You Experience Transnational Repression

• If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
• Report concerns to SUU PD at (435) 586-7793 or local law enforcement.
• You may also contact federal authorities, such as the FBI, for serious concerns involving threats or coercion.

SUU Is Here To Support You

If you believe you might be experiencing transnational repression, please reach out to the SUU International Student & Scholar Services team for additional guidance and support.