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term applies regardless <strong>of</strong> whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> conviction was entered before, on, or after<br />

September 30, 1996.<br />

8 U.S.C. § 1228(a)(3) (2006)<br />

(3) Expedited proceedings<br />

(A) Notwithstanding any o<strong>the</strong>r provision <strong>of</strong> law, <strong>the</strong> Attorney General shall provide for <strong>the</strong><br />

initiation and, to <strong>the</strong> extent possible, <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> removal proceedings, and any<br />

administrative appeals <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong>, in <strong>the</strong> case <strong>of</strong> any alien convicted <strong>of</strong> an aggravated<br />

felony before <strong>the</strong> alien’s release from incarceration for <strong>the</strong> underlying aggravated<br />

felony.<br />

(B) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring <strong>the</strong> Attorney General to effect<br />

<strong>the</strong> removal <strong>of</strong> any alien sentenced to actual incarceration, before release from <strong>the</strong><br />

penitentiary or correctional institution where such alien is confined.<br />

18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (2006)<br />

It shall be unlawful for any person—<br />

(1) who has been convicted in any court <strong>of</strong>, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a<br />

term exceeding one year;<br />

to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any<br />

firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or<br />

transported in interstate or foreign commerce.<br />

18 U.S.C. § 842(i)(1) (2006)<br />

(i) It shall be unlawful for any person—<br />

(1) who is under indictment for, or who has been convicted in any court <strong>of</strong>, a crime<br />

punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;<br />

to ship or transport any explosive in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or to receive or<br />

possess any explosive which has been shipped or transported in or affecting interstate or foreign<br />

commerce.<br />

18 U.S.C. § 844(f) (2006)<br />

(1) Whoever maliciously damages or destroys, or attempts to damage or destroy, by<br />

means <strong>of</strong> fire or an explosive, any building, vehicle, or o<strong>the</strong>r personal or real<br />

property in whole or in part owned or possessed by, or leased to, <strong>the</strong> <strong>United</strong><br />

<strong>States</strong>, or any department or agency <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong>, or any institution or organization<br />

receiving Federal financial assistance, shall be imprisoned for not less than 5 years<br />

and not more than 20 years, fined under this title, or both.<br />

(2) Whoever engages in conduct prohibited by this subsection, and as a result <strong>of</strong> such<br />

conduct, directly or proximately causes personal injury or creates a substantial risk<br />

<strong>of</strong> injury to any person, including any public safety <strong>of</strong>ficer performing duties,<br />

shall be imprisoned for not less than 7 years and not more than 40 years, fined<br />

under this title, or both.<br />

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