18 U.S.C. § 3196Chapter 209
§3196. Extradition of United States citizens
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§3196. Extradition of United States citizens
If the applicable treaty or convention does not obligate the United States to extradite its citizens to a foreign country, the Secretary of State may, nevertheless, order the surrender to that country of a United States citizen whose extradition has been requested by that country if the other requirements of that treaty or convention are met.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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