### Question
How does the law define national of the United States?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3181*, **national of the United States** is defined as:

> given such term in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)).

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3181*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 209-EXTRADITION**

