Sec. 3. Limits on Federal funding for State and local jurisdictions
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A jurisdiction may not receive any of the funding described in subsection
(b)if the jurisdiction does not cooperate with Federal officials with respect to criminal aliens or other aliens deemed to be a priority for removal by the Secretary of Homeland Security, including by refusing— to detain or transfer custody of such aliens pursuant to detainers placed upon such aliens; or to notify a Federal law enforcement agency, upon request, of the release of such aliens. The funding described in this subsection consists of— any of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to the State or political subdivision under section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) ); any grant funding authorized under the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–199 ); and any other law enforcement related grants or contracts awarded by the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice, which may be designated by the relevant Secretary or the Attorney General. A jurisdiction shall become eligible to receive funds, grants, or contracts described in subsection
(b)after the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, certifies that— the jurisdiction no longer fails to cooperate with Federal officials regarding detentions, transfers, and notifications described in subsection (a); and the statute, policy, or practice of that State or political subdivision prohibiting law enforcement officers from assisting or cooperating with Federal immigration law enforcement with respect to criminal aliens has been repealed, rescinded, or terminated. Any funds that are withheld from a jurisdiction pursuant to this section shall be reallocated by the Secretary of Homeland Security or by the Attorney General, in consultation with each other, equally among— States and political subdivisions of States, which— cooperate with Federal officials regarding the detentions, transfers, and notifications described subsection (a); and submit an application to the appropriate Department for such unobligated funds; and any statutorily authorized Federal grant program designed to protect victims of violence.
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- Pub. L. 110-199
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