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AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES MANUAL

2024

AMENDMENT 37

The Commentary to §2L1.1 captioned "Application Notes" is amended by inserting the following additional note:

"8. The Commission has not considered offenses involving large numbers of aliens or dangerous or inhumane treatment. An upward departure should be considered in those circumstances.".

Reason for Amendment: The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the factors considered by the Commission in promulgating the guideline.

Effective Date: The effective date of this amendment is January 15, 1988.