[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 28, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 28CFR65.81]

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                    TITLE 28--JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
 
              CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Continued)
 
PART 65--EMERGENCY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart I--Immigration Emergency Fund
 
Sec. 65.81  General definitions.

    As used in this part:
    Assistance means any actions taken by a State or local government 
directly relating to aiding the Attorney General in the administration 
of the immigration laws of the United States and in meeting urgent 
demands arising from the presence of aliens in the State or local 
government's jurisdiction, when such actions are taken to assist in 
meeting an immigration emergency or under any of the circumstances 
specified in section 404(b)(2)(A) of the INA. Assistance may include, 
but need not be limited to, the provision of large shelter facilities 
for the housing and screening of aliens, and, in connection with these 
activities, the provision of such basic necessities as food, water 
clothing, and health care.
    Immigration emergency means an actual or imminent influx of aliens 
which either is of such magnitude or exhibits such other characteristics 
that effective administration of the immigration laws of the United 
States is beyond the existing capabilities of the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (``INS'') in the affected area or areas. 
Characteristics of an influx of aliens, other than magnitude, which may 
be considered in determining whether an immigration emergency exists 
include: the likelihood of continued growth in the magnitude of the 
influx; an apparent connection between the influx and increases in 
criminal activity; the actual or imminent imposition of unusual and 
overwhelming demands on law enforcement agencies; and other similar 
characteristics.
    Other circumstances means a situation that, as determined by the 
Attorney General, requires the resources of a State or local government 
to ensure the proper administration of the immigration laws of the 
United States or to meet urgent demands arising from the presence of 
aliens in a State or local government's jurisdiction.