When a U.S. citizen engages in an activity protected by the U.S. Constitution, even if the activity violates the criminal laws of another country, U.S. laws do not allow which of the following?
A)the person to be imprisoned
B)the person to be sued
C)the person to be extradited
D)the person to be judged

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The principle of "extraterritoriality" under U.S. law means that a U.S. citizen cannot be extradited (sent to face trial) in another country for an activity that is protected by the U.S. Constitution, even if it violates the other country's criminal laws. This is based on the idea that U.S. citizens are subject to U.S. laws, not the laws of other countries. However, this principle only applies to U.S. citizens who engage in activities within the scope of their constitutional rights. If a U.S. citizen engages in criminal conduct abroad that is not protected by the Constitution, they can be subject to extradition and other penalties under the laws of the foreign country.

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