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18 U.S.C. § 2338. — Exclusive Federal jurisdiction · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 18/§ 2338

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18 U.S.C. § 2338.Chapter 113B

§ 2338

Exclusive Federal jurisdiction

Title 18

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The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over an action brought under this chapter.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)