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From: TITLE 50 > CHAPTER 36 > SUBCHAPTER I > § 1801

“United States person” means a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 1101 (a)(20) of title 8), an unincorporated association a substantial number of members of which are citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or a corporation which is incorporated in the United States, but does not include a corporation or an association which is a foreign power, as defined in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section.

[loneroofer]

an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (corporation which is incorporated in the United States,

Perhaps if I phrase the question this way . Suppose I am in jail in Mexico on drug charges. Since I am a US citizen , should the US protect my right to a fair and speedy trial . No. By the same logic should I have the same expectations of privacy from any communication to a foreign country?