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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 22. Time allowed to settle affairs and depart
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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