Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 108 Part 3.djvu/277

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PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 2029 (4) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 1998. Of the sums authorized in this section, all necessary funds shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, be allocated to increase the number of agent positions (and necessary support personnel positions) in the Border Patrol by not less than 1,000 full-time equivalent positions in each of fiscal years 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 beyond the number funded as of October 1, 1994. (b) REPORT.— By September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1998, the Attorney General shall report to the Congress on the programs described in this section. The report shall include an evaluation of the programs, an outcome-based measurement of performance, and an analysis of the cost effectiveness of the additional resources provided under this Act. SEC. 130007. EXPANDED SPECIAL DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS. 8 USC 1252 note. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General may expand the program authorized by section 242A(d) and 242(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that such aliens are immediately deportable upon their release from incarceration. (b) DETENTION AND REMOVAL OF CRIMINAL ALIENS. —Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General may— (1) construct or contract for the construction of 2 Immigration and Naturalization Service Processing Centers to detain criminal aliens; and (2) provide for the detention and removal of such aliens. (c) REPORT.— By September 30, 1996, and September 30, 1998 the Attorney General shall report to the Congress on the programs referred to in subsections (a) and (b). The report shall include an evaluation of the programs, an outcome-based measurement of performance, and an analysis of the cost effectiveness of the additional resources provided under this Act. (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. —There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1995; (2) $54,000,000 for fiscal year 1996; (3) $49,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and (4) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1998. SEC. 130008. AUTHORITy TO ACCEPT CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. 8 USC 1252 note. (a) IN GENERAL. —Subject to subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General, in the discretion of the Attorney General, may accept, hold, administer, and utilize gifts of property and services (which may not include cash assistance) from State and local governments for the purpose of assisting the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the transportation of deportable aliens who are arrested for misdemeanor or felony crimes under State or Federal law and who are either unlawfully within the United States or willing to submit to voluntary departure under safeguards. Any property acquired pursuant to this section shall be acquired in the name of the United States. (b) LIMITATION.— The Attorney General shall terminate or rescind the exercise of the authority under subsection (a) if the Attorney General determines that the exercise of such authority has resulted in discrimination by law enforcement officials on the basis of race, color, or national origin.