The bill we have introduced. S. 2757. would make expatriation. or loss of citizenship. a consequence of conviction of violation of the Smith act. or of certain related statutes. The Immigration and Nationality Act provides that a "national of the United States whether by birth or naturalization shall lose his nationality by committing any act of treason against. attempting by force to overthrow. or bearing arms against. the United States. if and when he is convicted thereof by a court martial or by a court of competent jurisdiction"-Eighth United States Code. section 1481 (a) (9). Section 2 of the bill we have introduced would amend this provision of law by including "violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of title 18. United States Code. sections 2383 or 2385. or engaging in a conspiracy in violation of title 18.
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