Title 50 — War and National DefenseRelease 119-73not60
§22 Time Allowed to Settle Affairs and Depart
Title 50 › Chapter 3— ALIEN ENEMIES › § 22
Summary
When a foreigner is labeled an enemy but not accused of hostile acts or crimes against public safety, they must be given the full time a current treaty between the United States and their native country allows to settle affairs, remove belongings, and leave. If no treaty applies, the President may set a reasonable, humane time that protects public safety.
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Title 50, §22
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When an alien who becomes liable as an enemy, in the manner prescribed in section 21 of this title, is not chargeable with actual hostility, or other crime against the public safety, he shall be allowed, for the recovery, disposal, and removal of his goods and effects, and for his departure, the full time which is or shall be stipulated by any treaty then in force between the United States and the hostile nation or government of which he is a native citizen, denizen, or subject; and where no such treaty exists, or is in force, the President may ascertain and declare such reasonable time as may be consistent with the public safety, and according to the dictates of humanity and national hospitality.
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Editorial Notes
Codification R.S. § 4068 derived from acts
July 6, 1798, ch. 66, § 1, 1 Stat. 577;
July 6, 1812, ch. 130, 2 Stat. 781.
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50 U.S.C. § 22
Title 50 — War and National Defense
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60