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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this subchapter--
(1) the term “alien terrorist” means any alien described in section 1227(a)(4)(B) of this title;
(2) the term “classified information” has the same meaning as in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.);
(3) the term “national security” has the same meaning as in section 1(b) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.);
(4) the term “removal court” means the court described in section 1532 of this title;
(5) the term “removal hearing” means the hearing described in section 1534 of this title;
(6) the term “removal proceeding” means a proceeding under this subchapter; and
(7) the term “special attorney” means an attorney who is on the panel established under section 1532(e) of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 8 U.S.C. § 1531 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 8. Aliens and Nationality § 1531. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-8-aliens-and-nationality/8-usc-sect-1531/
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