### Question
How does the law define national security?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1189*, **national security** is defined as:

> the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1189*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

