The Counterespionage Section (CES) supervises the investigation and prosecution
of cases affecting national security, foreign relations, and the export
of military and strategic commodities and technology. The Section has
executive responsibility for authorizing the prosecution of cases under criminal
statutes relating to espionage, sabotage, neutrality, and atomic energy.
It provides legal advice to U.S. Attorney's Offices and investigative
agencies on all matters within its area of responsibility, which includes
88 federal statutes affecting national security. It also coordinates criminal
cases involving the application of the Classified Information Procedures
Act. In addition, the Section administers and enforces the Foreign
Agents Registration Act of 1938 and related disclosure statutes.
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