Bill Clinton actually said...

I hereby delegate to the Attorney General the authority to maintain custody, at any location she deems appropriate, and conduct any screening she deems appropriate in her unreviewable discretion.

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Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act

01/14/2001

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