extraterritorial

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In that memo, Barr claimed that the president has inherent constitutional authority to conduct extraterritorial arrests for violations of U.S. law.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

He said the EU’s online-content law was adopted democratically by the EU and doesn’t have an extraterritorial effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

For example, its new regime of export controls for critical minerals, scheduled to take effect Nov. 8, included its first assertion of extraterritorial jurisdiction.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Yes, but this does not hold extraterritorial jurisdiction.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

The commission's report has been received and is being studied with a view to determining our future policy in regard to the question of extraterritorial privileges under treaties between the United States and China.

From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin