FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 113B
Exclusive Federal jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 2338
Title18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter113B — TERRORISM
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18 U.S.C. § 2338.
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The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over an action brought under this chapter.
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History
(Added Pub. L. 102–572, title X, §1003(a)(4), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4524.)
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Effective Date
Section applicable to any pending case or any cause of action arising on or after 4 years before Oct. 29, 1992, see section 1003(c) of Pub. L. 102–572, set out as a note under section 2331 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable to any pending case or any cause of action arising on or after 4 years before Oct. 29, 1992, see section 1003(c) of Pub. L. 102–572, set out as a note under section 2331 of this title.
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