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


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1203*, **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. § 1203*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 55-KIDNAPPING**

