§ 2389. Recruiting for service against United States

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Whoever recruits soldiers or sailors within the United States, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, to engage in armed hostility against the same; or

Whoever opens within the United States, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, a recruiting station for the enlistment of such soldiers or sailors to serve in any manner in armed hostility against the United States—

Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 811; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 7 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 7, 35 Stat. 1089).

Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 811
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 7
35 Stat. 1089
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 2389

Recruiting for service against United States

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 811

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 7

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