Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody Convicted of Nonviolent Offenses

• Document number: 99-17563
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: July 12, 1999
• Comments close: September 10, 1999
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations relating to apprehension and removal of aliens under section 241 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). This proposed rule establishes an administrative process whereby criminal aliens in state custody convicted of nonviolent offenses may be removed prior to completion of their sentence of imprisonment. This proposed rule will implement the authority contemplated by Congress to enhance the ability of the United States to remove criminal aliens.

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