The Long Arm of U.S. Law: The Patriot Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and Foreign Banks - Lawfare

This article examines how U.S. legislation, particularly the Patriot Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, extends American legal authority to foreign banks and international financial institutions. The piece analyzes the broad jurisdictional reach of U.S. law in regulating global financial activities and combating money laundering.