Any action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, under section 254b or 254c of this title, or under any other laws extending diplomatic privileges and immunities, shall be dismissed. Such immunity may be established upon motion or suggestion by or on behalf of the individual, or as otherwise permitted by law or applicable rules of procedure.
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Title 22— FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 6— FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR OFFICERS
§ 254b. Privileges and immunities of mission of nonparty to Vienna Convention
§ 254c–1. Policy toward certain agents of foreign governments
§ 254d. Dismissal on motion of action against individual entitled to immunity
§ 254e. Liability insurance for members of mission
§ 256. Jurisdiction of consular officers in disputes between seamen
§ 257. Arrest of seamen; procedure generally
§ 258. Commitment and discharge