50 U.S.C. § 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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1942–2025 · leading case: Ex Parte Kawato, 317 U.S. 69 (1942).
Ex Parte Kawato, 317 U.S. 69 (1942). “” 50 U. S. C. § 22 . In asking that the rights of resident aliens be abrogated in their behalf, private litigants in effect seek to stand in the position of government.”
United States ex rel. Hoehn v. Shaughnessy, 175 F.2d 116 (2d Cir. 1949). “2d at page 432 ; 50 U.S.C.A. § 22 ; Proclamation of the President No.”
W.M.M. v. Trump (5th Cir. 2025). “Maybe they mean they should be allowed time to settle their affairs before departing? Well, there is a problem: There is a different section of the AEA, 50 U.S.C. § 22 , that deals with that. It is called “Time allowed to settle affairs and depart.”
United States ex rel. Zeller v. Watkins, 72 F. Supp. 980 (S.D.N.Y. 1947). “50 U.S.C.A. § 22 . However, relator was granted in June, 1946, a thirty day period within which to depart.”
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