Episode 4 of 4
Initial Bill Provisions
- When
- Unknown
- Where
- Legislative Process
The initial version of the bill included harsh retaliation provisions against countries refusing to recognize the right to renounce citizenship.
The bill proposed giving the president power to order the arrest of subjects of countries that arrested Americans. These provisions were part of the legislative process leading to the final Act, which focused on declaring expatriation a natural right.
Sources
- Expatriation Act of 1868 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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