Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of H.R. 6095. the Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006. which will allow Federal. State. and local law enforcement officers to more effectively enforce our immigration laws along the border and in the interior of the United States. Title I of the legislation is based on an amendment to H.R. 4437 offered by the gentleman from Georgia . The title reaffirms the inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to voluntarily. and I emphasize the word "voluntarily." assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Many local and State law enforcement officers are eager to assist in the enforcement of our immigration laws to protect their communities and serve as a valuable force multiplier to overburdened Department of Homeland Security officers. We should provide them with the clear authority they seek rather than placing obstacles in their way. Title II of the bill contains the Allen Smuggler Prosecution Act.
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