Presidential Assassination Statute—18 U.S.C. § 1751
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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.300
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Title 18 U.S.C. § 1751 makes it a federal offense for anyone to assault, kill or kidnap, or attempt or conspire to kill or kidnap the President and Vice President of the United States, among others. The Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division has supervisory authority over matters involving section 1751.
[updated January 2020]
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