Illegal Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 1996

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Border Enforcement Title II: Visa Departure-Date Enforcement Title III: Alien Smuggling; Document Fraud Title IV: Criminal Aliens Title V: Welfare Eligibility Title VI: Effective Dates Illegal Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 1996 - Title I: Border Enforcement - Provides for an increased number of Border Patrol and support positions. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the Attorney General to acquire Federal equipment for border use. Title II: Visa Departure-Date Enforcement - Directs the Attorney General to implement an automated (alien) entry-exit control system. (Sec. 202) Sets forth penalty provisions for failure to depart. (Sec. 203) Authorizes appropriations for increased numbers of Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) investigators and support personnel. Title III: Alien Smuggling; Document Fraud - Amends Federal criminal law to: (1) authorize wiretaps for alien smuggling or document fraud investigations; and (2) bring alien smuggling or document fraud offenses under the purview of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) provisions. (Sec. 303) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) to: (1) increase criminal penalties fo…