US Marshal

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A US Marshal is a federal law enforcement officer who serves the judicial branch of the United States government.

Marshals protect federal courts, transport federal prisoners, apprehend fugitives, and execute federal court orders including arrest warrants.

The US Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency, with marshals appointed by the President for each judicial district.

The US Marshals tracked the fugitive across three states.

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warrant · wanted poster · most wanted · dead or alive · courthouse · witness stand · jurisdiction · long arm of the law · Tombstone · Wyatt Earp · witness protection · federal · federal agent · manhunt · holster · gun belt · pursuit · extradition

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law enforcement vs. criminal

US Marshalfugitive

One fleeing authorities

outlaw · escaped convict · criminal · felon · escapee

federal vs. local/state jurisdiction

US Marshalcounty sheriff

Elected local law enforcer

town marshal · state trooper · constable · sheriff · city police

hunter vs. hunted

US Marshalfugitive from justice

One evading lawful capture

escapee · absconder

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