Along the same line. the Border Modernization and Security Act provides additional assistance to States that are impacted by unauthorized aliens who commit crimes. I know first hand the impact such aliens have on our State and local prisons from talking to prosecutors and judges in New Mexico. so our bill reauthorizes the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program to help our States with the costs of incarcerating these aliens. Additionally. the bill allows for the reimbursement of State and local costs of processing illegal aliens through the criminal justice system and creates a new grant program for State. local. and Indian tribe law enforcement agencies who incur costs related to border security activities. I believe that these measures are an important part of addressing this nations homeland security needs. and I am pleased to introduce this bill today with Senators DORGAN and TALENT. I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the RECORD.
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