Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 960: Expedition against friendly nation

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is a federal crime to knowingly organize, finance, or participate in a military or naval expedition launched from the U.S. against a foreign nation or territory with which the U.S. is at peace. Penalties include fines and up to three years imprisonment.

Read the full statutory text

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.

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