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§ 6474. Studies on effect of expedited removal provisions on asylum claims
(a) Studies
(1) Commission request for participation by experts on refugee and asylum issues
(2) Duties of Comptroller General
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study alone or, upon request by the Commission, in cooperation with experts designated by the Commission, to determine whether immigration officers performing duties under section 1225(b) of title 8 with respect to aliens who may be eligible to be granted asylum are engaging in any of the following conduct:
(A) Improperly encouraging such aliens to withdraw their applications for admission.
(B) Incorrectly failing to refer such aliens for an interview by an asylum officer for a determination of whether they have a credible fear of persecution (within the meaning of section 1225(b)(1)(B)(v) of title 8).
(C) Incorrectly removing such aliens to a country where they may be persecuted.
(D) Detaining such aliens improperly or in inappropriate conditions.
(b) Reports
(1) Participation by experts
(2) Duties of Comptroller General
(c) Access to proceedings
(1) In general
(2) Exceptions
(Pub. L. 105–292, title VI, § 606, formerly § 605, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2814; renumbered § 606, Pub. L. 114–281, title V, § 501(1), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1437.)