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Executive Order 12036Superseded

United States Intelligence Activities

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Jimmy Carter
January 24, 1978
43 FR 3674

This executive order has been superseded

EO 12333 (Reagan)

Summary

Restructured the intelligence community and reaffirmed the ban on assassinations. Superseded Ford's EO 11905 with more comprehensive restrictions on intelligence activities.

Topics

intelligencenational securityCIA

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