The Magnitsky Act is named for Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky , who uncovered the largest tax fraud in the country 's history in the form of rebates claimed by government officials who stole money from the state . Russian leader pushes for exception for children with disabilities . Measure bans the adoption of Russian children by American families effective July 1 . Russian leader 's action could affect hundreds of American families seeking to adopt . Rights groups oppose the measure , which some say is necessary for U.S. act against rights abusers .
Russian leader pushes for exception for children with disabilities . Measure bans the adoption of Russian children by American families effective July 1 . Russian leader 's action could affect hundreds of American families seeking to adopt . Rights groups oppose the measure , which some say is necessary for U.S. act against rights abusers .