In this case an individual could face the same kind of prolonged detention that exists today and that the bill begins to correct. My amendment completes that process. Three quick points: First. and very importantly. this amendment takes effect only if the delays are the fault of the Government and not the result of postponing tactics by the asylum applicant. Second. this amendment in no way stops the detention policy. It merely puts a limit on the amount of time the INS can hold those seeking asylum if the adjudication process becomes bogged down due to no fault of the applicant. With the adoption of this amendment under a worstcase scenario. an asylee could still be held for a maximum of 5 months. Under the current situation there is no limit at all.
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