8 USC 1252c - Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1252c.

Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to the extent permitted by relevant State and local law, State and local law enforcement officials are authorized to arrest and detain an individual who—

(1)

is an alien illegally present in the United States; and

(2)

has previously been convicted of a felony in the United States and deported or left the United States after such conviction,

but only after the State or local law enforcement officials obtain appropriate confirmation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the status of such individual and only for such period of time as may be required for the Service to take the individual into Federal custody for purposes of deporting or removing the alien from the United States.

(b)

Cooperation

(Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 439, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1276.)

cite as: 8 USC 1252c