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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a really stupid decision. And I don’t see why the US would help someone who literally took up arms against a foreign country as a fun summer project. You do that kind of thing you’re on your own. I feel bad for the family though. [/quote]

The US will provide consular assistance to him as they would provide it to any citizen. Consular assistance means you get a visit from a consular officer to make sure your human rights aren't being violated, check on your health, etc. You are subject to the laws of the country you are in, so the State Department will try to make sure you are given the rights you are entitled to in that country, which may be different than ours.

If the State Department makes a determination that you are wrongfully detained they will pressure the country detaining you to release you. This doesn't seem like such a case.[/quote]
If you are lucky enough to be sympathetic to garner political support, they will make efforts to secure your release, like the Turks and Caicos ammo couple.[/quote]

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