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Mural

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use Mural for coordination of unclassified/non-FOUO external relations efforts (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to help make DHS information and services widely available to the general public and promote transparency and accountability.

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Reddit

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Reddit accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make DHS information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. 

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Bluesky

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Bluesky accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make DHS information and services widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. 

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DHS Legal Authorities that Prohibit Discrimination Against Faith-Based Communities

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to protecting the civil rights of all members of the public, including members of faith-based communities. DHS prohibits discrimination against members of America’s faith-based communities in DHS and DHS funded programs, through these and other legal authorities

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Language Access Plan: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which leads the Department's language access efforts, joins its colleagues across DHS to release these Language Access Plans for DHS Components and Offices.

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Close Summary Regarding Clay County Jail

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in May 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite investigation at the Clay County Jail.

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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

In March 2024, DHS, and eight other federal organizations, published a joint final rule entitled “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations,” with the goal of expanding the availability of social services to America’s communities, including historically underserved and marginalized communities. 

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Faith-Based Rule at DHS

Faith-Based Rule at DHS

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Close Summary Regarding Broward Transitional Center

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in April 2024 that followed CRCL’s spot check investigation at the Broward Transitional Center.

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Close Summary Regarding Implementation of ICE’s Segregation Oversight Program (Part 2)

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in February 2024 that followed CRCL’s periodic review of the ICE segregation oversight program.