U.S. Constitution, Article I — The Legislative Branch, Section 8, Clause 10

To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;

Notes

Allows Congress to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations. The power reaches crimes committed at sea beyond any state's waters as well as violations of international law, and lets Congress both define the offenses and set punishments.

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