28 U.S.C. § 4101 Definitions

• Library: United States Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through P.L. 118-34 (published on www.congress.gov on 12/26/2023), except for [P. L. 118-31]
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 28 U.S.C. § 4101

In this chapter:

(1) DEFAMATION.-The term "defamation" means any action or other proceeding for defamation, libel, slander, or similar claim alleging that forms of speech are false, have caused damage to reputation or emotional distress, have presented any person in a false light, or have resulted in criticism, dishonor, or condemnation of any person.

(2) DOMESTIC COURT.-The term "domestic court" means a Federal court or a court of any State.

(3) FOREIGN COURT.-The term "foreign court" means a court, administrative body, or other tribunal of a foreign country.

(4) FOREIGN JUDGMENT.-The term "foreign judgment" means a final judgment rendered by a foreign court.

(5) STATE.-The term "State" means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

(6) UNITED STATES PERSON.-The term "United States person" means-

(A) a United States citizen;

(B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States;

(C) an alien lawfully residing in the United States at the time that the speech that is the subject of the foreign defamation action was researched, prepared, or disseminated; or

(D) a business entity incorporated in, or with its primary location or place of operation in, the United States.

Cite as 28 U.S.C. § 4101

Source: Added Pub. L. 111-223, §3(a), Aug. 10, 2010, 124 Stat. 2381.

current through 5/22/2023

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

FINDINGS

Pub. L. 111-223, §2, Aug. 10, 2010, 124 Stat. 2380, provided that: "Congress finds the following:

"(1) The freedom of speech and the press is enshrined in the first amendment to the Constitution, and is necessary to promote the vigorous dialogue necessary to shape public policy in a representative democracy.