Immigration and Naturalization Service Institutional Removal Program

Report No. 02-41
September 2002
Office of the Inspector General


TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. THE INS HAS NOT EFFECTIVELY MANAGED THE IRP
    Impact of the IIRIRA and the AEDPA on IRP Workload
    Universe of Incarcerated Criminal Aliens Unknown
    IRP Presence in Select County Facilities Minimal at Best
    IRP Coverage Declining at State Prisons in California
    Workload versus Resources
    Recruitment and Retention
    Redirecting IRP Resources
    Federal Funds Could Be Used to Gain IRP Cooperation
    Conclusion
    Recommendations
  2. THE INS INCURS MILLIONS ANNUALLY TO DETAIN CRIMINAL
    ALIENS DUE TO FAILURES IN THE IRP PROCESS

    Analysis of Detention Costs
    Factors Within the INS's Control
    Factors Beyond the INS's Direct Control
    Conclusion
    Recommendations

SCHEDULE OF DOLLAR-RELATED FINDINGS

STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

APPENDIX I: AUDIT OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX II: CRIMINAL ALIENS: THE REMOVAL PROCESS

APPENDIX III: ANALYSIS OF PRE AND POST IMMIGRATION LAWS

APPENDIX IV: AUDITEE RESPONSE

APPENDIX V: ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CLOSE REPORT