§ 960. Expedition against friendly nation

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Whoever, within the United States, knowingly begins or sets on foot or provides or prepares a means for or furnishes the money for, or takes part in, any military or naval expedition or enterprise to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominion of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people with whom the United States is at peace, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(J), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 25 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 13, 35 Stat. 1090; June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title V, § 8, 40 Stat. 223).

Words “within the United States” were substituted for “within the jurisdiction” etc., in view of the definition of United States in section 5 of this title.

Reference to territory or possessions of the United States was omitted as covered by definitive section 5 of this title.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 745
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(J)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 13
35 Stat. 1090
June 15, 1917, ch. 30
40 Stat. 223
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 960

Expedition against friendly nation

U.S.C.§ 5

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 745

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

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 13

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