U.S. Code Title 18 Section 1831

U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1831, addresses the illegal act of unauthorized communication or transmission of national security information, such as classified documents or sensitive government data, to foreign entities. It establishes criminal penalties for individuals, including federal employees or contractors, who knowingly leak, transmit, or share such information with foreign governments or agents, especially when it could harm the United States. The law aims to protect national security by deterring unauthorized disclosures and ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential.