U.S. Congress - H.R.100 CLEAR Act of 2011
H.R.100 - CLEAR Act of 2011
To provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)
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- Official: To provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: CLEAR Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Short: Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 or the CLEAR Act of 2011 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custOfficial Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 or the CLEAR Act of 2011 - States that:(1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws; and
(2) effective two years after enactment of this Act, a state that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice prohibiting such law enforcement assistance shall not receive certain federal incarceration assistance. Provides for the listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database. Directs states and localities to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) with specified information about apprehended aliens who are believed to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws. Provides federal reimbursement for related state and local costs. (States that such provision shall not require state or local enforcement officials to provide DHS with information related to a victim of a crime or witness to a criminal offense.) Directs the Secretary to make grants to states and political subdivisions that enforce immigration laws in the course of their routine law enforcement duties for special equipment and facilities related to arresting, detaining, or transporting illegal aliens. Directs the Secretary to:
(1) construct or acquire 20 additional detention facilities for aliens detained pending removal (or a decision on removal); and
(2) consider the transfer of military installations under base closure laws for such purposes. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding illegal aliens apprehended by state or local authorities to provide for:
(1) federal custody upon state or local request; and
(2) state or local compensation for related incarceration and transportation costs. Directs the Attorney General or the Secretary to ensure that the detention of an alien subject to removal is in an adequate state or local prison, detention center, or other comparable facility prior to his or her removal examination. Directs the Secretary to establish immigration-related training for state and local personnel. Provides:
(1) personal liability immunity to the same extent as corresponding federal immunity for state or local personnel enforcing immigration laws within the scope of their duties under this Act; and
(2) civil rights money damage immunity for state or local agencies enforcing immigration laws unless their personnel violated criminal law in such enforcement. Continues the institutional removal program (IRP), which shall be expanded to all states. Authorizes state or local detention of an illegal alien after completion of such alien's prison sentence for:
(1) up to 14 days to facilitate federal transfer; or
(2) until transfer to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 and subsequent fiscal years for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP).
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Organizations Supporting H.R.100
- Californians for Population Stabilization
Organizations Opposing H.R.100
- None via MapLight at this time.
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H.R.100 CLEAR Act of 2011
Grizzly
September 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 24th Congressional district of California. I support H.R.100 - CLEAR Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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H.R.100 Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011
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November 04, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Texas. I support H.R.100 - Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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H.R.100 Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011
my2my
July 30, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of Michigan. I support H.R.100 - Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Jan Moyer
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