Number: RL33431
Title: Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions on the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
Authors: Karma Ester, Knowledge Services Group 
Abstract: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is a formula grant program that provides financial assistance to states and localities for correctional officer salary costs incurred for incarcerating "undocumented criminal aliens." Currently, SCAAP funds do not cover all of the costs for incarcerating immigrants or foreign nationals. The program is administered by the Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, which is located in the Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. Between FY1997 and FY2005, a total of approximately $4.1 billion has been distributed to states in SCAAP funding.
Pages: 7
Date: October 17, 2007